New Research: Lessons from wild rice

Dear Reader,

In this issue we bring updates about new research from our Biotechnology team - that works on research to address issues related to climate change and increasing soil salinity. Out now, published research from a multi-country partnership studying salt tolerance in a unique wild rice species. Also published a new study on community response to disasters. As the nation mourns the passing away of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, we also recall his direction to the scientific community.

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Jayashree Balasubramanian
Director – Communication
MSSRF

Loss of a great visionary: condoling President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee

In the passing away of Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 31 August 2020, we have lost one of the greatest Indian visionaries and nation builders of our country. Shri Pranab Mukherjee devoted all his time and rich experience to make our country a nation of healthy and happy individuals. Read more

Coping with soil salinity: Lessons from a wild rice species
Climate change and sea level rise is increasingly affecting coastal regions of India. Intrusion of sea water into agricultural lands in coastal regions is increasing soil salinity (increasing soil sodium ion content), affecting agricultural productivity. Read more

When Kerala was flooded, the community response made the difference, says new research
People training came voluntarily to help, during Kerala floods 2018, to support their community though they had no disaster training. Read more

Strengthening ‘Nutrition-Secure Puducherry’ efforts:
A team from M S Swaminathan Research Foundation met the Puducherry Chief Minister Thiru K Narayanasami, Chief Secretary Shri Ashwani Kumar, Collector, Dr T Arun, and other officials. Executive Director MSSRF, Dr K S Murali and Director Ecotechnology Program, Dr R Rengalakshmi, briefed the government about various nutrition efforts being undertaken and suggestions to further strengthen Puducherry’s nutrition mission. Read more

Announcement: Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship

The Mina Swaminathan Fellowship instituted by Prof M S Swaminathan, aims to intensify focus on the gender theme in MSSRF, in recognition of Mrs Mina Swaminathan’s contribution to operationalizing gender and development. Read more

Upcoming Event: School meals in the time of COVID-19: Reopening Safely

The Learning Exchange of School Meal Programs Network hosts a webinar on ‘School Meals in the time of COVID-19: Reopening Safely’ on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM (Indian Standard Time). Read more

MSSRF In The News

Boosting India's agricultural productivity should be the topmost Priority - Outlook - 26 Aug 2020

How Rhizophora mangroves on Car Nicobar islands fought back a rapid sea-level rise in 2004 tsunami - Mongabay- 27 Aug 2020

Towards a carbon neutral Wayanad - New indian Express - 26th Aug 2020

Sacred groves to protect Kerala’s endangered trees too - Times of India - 21 Aug 2020

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