Climate change likely to favor soil-borne plant pathogens for diseases like dry root rot of chickpea in future

New Delhi, March 08, 2022: Indian Scientists have identified that high-temperature drought conditions and low soil moisture content are favorable conditions for dry root rot (DRR), a disease that damages the roots or girdles the trunk in chickpea. This work will be useful for the development of resistant lines and better management strategies. Dry root rot disease causes […]

Chickpea prices may cool down soon, as government prepares for a fight

The meeting of Inter-Ministerial committee on prices held here today under the chairmanship of Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs, Hem Pande reviewed prices and availability of pulses. It was decided that besides offering Chana (chickpea) to the State Governments, its significant quantity should be released immediately through NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited) also to […]