Agriculture
Karnataka Builds Gene Bank of 600+ Mango Trees to Preserve Rare Varieties
In a joint effort by environmentalists and farmers, Karnataka has established a gene bank comprising over 600 mango trees to safeguard endangered traditional and rare varieties.
In a landmark initiative, environmentalists and farmers in Karnataka have established a gene bank comprising more than 600 mango trees to preserve the state's dwindling traditional and rare mango varieties.
The gene bank serves as a living repository where each tree is carefully catalogued and maintained to ensure genetic diversity is retained for future breeding and research.
The collaboration between local farmers, who provide the trees, and environmental groups, who oversee the conservation protocols, highlights a community-driven approach to safeguarding agricultural heritage.
Experts say that preserving these genetic resources is crucial for resilience against pests, climate change, and for sustaining the cultural identity associated with Karnataka's mango cultivation.
The gene bank serves as a living repository where each tree is carefully catalogued and maintained to ensure genetic diversity is retained for future breeding and research.
The collaboration between local farmers, who provide the trees, and environmental groups, who oversee the conservation protocols, highlights a community-driven approach to safeguarding agricultural heritage.
Experts say that preserving these genetic resources is crucial for resilience against pests, climate change, and for sustaining the cultural identity associated with Karnataka's mango cultivation.