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Agriculture
CAZRI Moth Bean Varieties Show Strong Resilience Amid El Niño Year
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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Researchers at CAZRI report that their moth bean varieties maintained high yields during the El Niño year, indicating robust drought tolerance.
The Central Agricultural Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) has announced that its moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) varieties performed exceptionally well during the recent El Niño year, a period known for erratic rainfall and higher temperatures across India.
In a study covering multiple test sites, the institute recorded yields that were only marginally lower than the average of the preceding five years. The data suggest that the breeding lines developed by CAZRI possess enhanced drought tolerance and heat resilience.
Agricultural experts say the findings are significant for farmers in the northeastern states, where moth bean is a staple protein source. The robust performance could help stabilize food security in regions prone to climate variability.
CAZRI officials attribute the resilience to advanced breeding techniques that incorporate drought‑tolerant genes, aiming to provide reliable crop options for smallholder farmers amid changing weather patterns.
In a study covering multiple test sites, the institute recorded yields that were only marginally lower than the average of the preceding five years. The data suggest that the breeding lines developed by CAZRI possess enhanced drought tolerance and heat resilience.
Agricultural experts say the findings are significant for farmers in the northeastern states, where moth bean is a staple protein source. The robust performance could help stabilize food security in regions prone to climate variability.
CAZRI officials attribute the resilience to advanced breeding techniques that incorporate drought‑tolerant genes, aiming to provide reliable crop options for smallholder farmers amid changing weather patterns.