In the context of present discussion, I proud to quote the following three systems operational in India & other countries which are most logistic & realistic to achieve “Food-Nutrition & Economically sustainable livelihood”
The first one is FSN (Farming system for Nutrition), led by Prof. M.S.Swaminathan, ‘Leader of Green revolution’ in India.
The second one is LANSA, again led by the World Icon in Agriculture - Prof.M.S.Swaminathan & its foundation- ‘MSSRF’.
The third one is “INEA”(International Network For edible Aroids,funded by European Union),led by the Global Leader, Dr.Vincent Lebot, CIRAD,France. Under INEA-The Goal is to “Adapt Clonally propagated crops to climatic & commercial changes” most befitting in the scenario of climate change. The said programme is launched in April 2011 with the crop “Taro” (Colocasia esculenta) – involving 22 countries across the globe considering its importance as Staple/Vegetable and sustainability to cope with the fragile environment.
The Doctrine of this programme is stepping towards Global Food-Nutrition with ‘Climate resilient clonally propagated crops’. It is based on exchange of biotic, abiotic stress tolerant & commercially acceptable ‘Taro Gene sources’ involving the NARS.
Further the genetic enhancement of Taro for calorie content & micronutrients especially Zinc, Iron & Calcium through ‘Participatory breeding’ involving the farmers & researchers of agro-climatic & commercially site-specific zones under NARS of different countries- “An unique concept “ from grassroots’ to outreach globally.
Dear All,
In the context of present discussion, I proud to quote the following three systems operational in India & other countries which are most logistic & realistic to achieve “Food-Nutrition & Economically sustainable livelihood”
The Doctrine of this programme is stepping towards Global Food-Nutrition with ‘Climate resilient clonally propagated crops’. It is based on exchange of biotic, abiotic stress tolerant & commercially acceptable ‘Taro Gene sources’ involving the NARS.
Further the genetic enhancement of Taro for calorie content & micronutrients especially Zinc, Iron & Calcium through ‘Participatory breeding’ involving the farmers & researchers of agro-climatic & commercially site-specific zones under NARS of different countries- “An unique concept “ from grassroots’ to outreach globally.
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