*Author for Correspondence: Email-neeta.singh@icar.gov.in
Online Published on 07 November, 2022.
In the INGB (Indian National Genebank), a total of 66,283 accessions belonging to 15 genera of 98 species of grain legumes are conserved, which includes 55,757 indigenous collections and 10,526 exotic collections. Many novel and unique traits have been identified in the conserved germplasm including resistance to major pests and disease, agronomic and nutritional value. Conserved legume genetic resources have the potential to mitigate future climate change and revolutionize the legume breeding programme.
