Country
India
Scientist / Researcher
Dr. M. Vetriventhan
Principal Scientist, ICRISAT | Small Millet and Genetic Resources Specialist
Researcher strengthening small millet diversity, breeding and climate-resilience work.
Millet Relevance: Works on characterization, conservation and improvement of small millets, especially genetic resources and trait identification relevant to future breeding.
Key Contributions
- ICRISAT’s genetic-resources work is central to protecting millet diversity for future climate challenges.
- His profile is relevant for foxtail millet, germplasm characterization and trait-based research.
- Such research helps breeders identify drought tolerance, yield potential, nutrition traits and adaptation pathways.
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