IIRR Articles

13 अक्टूबर 2022

ICAR-IIRR organized ICT based training programs on Improved Rice Production Technology

An off-campus training program on ‘Improved rice production technology’ was organized at Cheruvu Jammulapalem, Bapatla Mandal, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on 10/10/2022. Dr.B.Sailaja, PS(Computer Applns.) explained about the use of ‘Rice mobile app’ developed by ICAR-IIRR. The app was installed on the mobile phones of the farmers. Several applications of the app were discussed with the farmers. Diagnosis of the pests and diseases using the app, was narrated by Dr.D.Krishnaveni, PS(Pathology), ICAR-IIRR. Awareness on the possible solutions after diagnosis by using the app was also created among the farmers. Dr.B.Nirmala, Senior Scientist(Agricultural Economics),ICAR-IIRR elaborated upon the importance of the app in helping to take up timely crop protection measures and for profitable rice production. On 11/10/2022, under ICAR-IIRR-SCSP a similar training program was organized at Etheru village of Bapatla mandal of Andhra Pradesh. The farmers reported leaf folder incidence in rice. Dr.D.Krishnaveni suggested solutions for the control/management of the leaf folder and IPM strategies. Dr.B.Nirmala emphasized upon the importance of Integrated nutrient management in rice and demonstrated the use of Leaf Color Charts developed by ICAR-IIRR. The LCCs were distributed to the farmers.About 25 farmers attended the program. These ICT based training programs were coordinated by Drs.B.Sailaja, B.Nirmala and D.Krishnaveni.

13 अक्टूबर 2022

ICAR-IIRR organized Cybersecurity awareness program as a part of Cyber Jaagrookta Divas Annual Day Celebrations on 10.10.2022

As a part of Cyber Jaagrookta Divas Annual Day Celebrations, ICAR-IIRR in association with Pranadhara Foundation, Bapatla organised Cybersecurity Awareness Program through ABCs of information security campaign in Cheruvu Jammula Palem village, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh on 10.10.2022. Dr. B. Sailaja, Principal Scientist (Computer Applns.) briefed on Cyber safety tips and Dos and Don’ts of using mobiles and computers. Drs. B.Nirmala, Senior Scientist (Economics) and D. Krishnaveni, Principal Scientist(Pathology),ICAR-IIRR, Sri Pundarikakshudu and Sri Kiran Prakash from Pranadhara Foundation, Mrs. Vijaya Nirmala, DDA, FTC, Mrs. Lakshmi, ADA, Bapatla actively participated in the program. About 30 progressive farmers attended this program.

23 अप्रैल 2022

57^th Annual Rice Research Group Meeting

April 25 - 27, 2022

ICAR-IIRR Organized 57 Annual Rice Research Group Meeting during 25 - 27 April, 2022

Memorandum of understanding between ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), and VYOMIK Innovations PVT LTD.

IIRR Articles 29 जून 2022

The ICAR-IIRR, Rajendranagar and VYOMIK, Hyderabad, Telangana signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 27^th June 2022 to undertake research on the evaluation of various applications of drones to develop Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for rice. The objective of this research includes Testing the feasibility and standardization of rice direct seeding using the drone, Evaluation of drone-based pesticide (herbicide, insecticide & Fungicide) and fertilisers (nano or liquid fertilizers) spray to improve its efficacy, Testing the feasibility of supplementary pollination in hybrid rice using UAV and Mapping of biotic and abiotic stress in rice using drones.

ICAR-IIRR Develops Genome Edited Rice with more grains per panicle

Researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad have developed genome edited rice lines with higher yield. Using the CRISPR/Cas technology, the team led by Dr. Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia edited a gene associated with grain number in the elite rice variety,Samba Mahsuri (also knows as BPT5204) for enhancing the grain yield. Samba Mahsuri is a tissue culture recalcitrant genotype, but the determination and hard work of researchers for the last four years helped the team to eventually develop a reproducible high-throughput tissue culture and genetic transformation protocol, which eventually led to the development of genome edited lines of Samba Mahuri. This export quality rice variety is very popular among farmers and consumers due to its premium grain and cooking quality.