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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18721133 |
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- <p><span>In a groundbreaking achievement, India has become the first nation to unveil genome-edited rice varieties, revolutionizing the country’s agricultural landscape. Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), these innovative crops leverage CRISPR-Cas9 technology to address the pressing challenges of food security and environmental stress. With the potential to save millions of cubic meters of irrigation water, reduce methane emissions, and enhance crop productivity, these varieties are poised to transform farmers’ livelihoods and contribute to a more sustainable future.</span></p> <p><span><span> </span><span> </span>In May 2025, India achieved a historic global milestone by becoming the first country to approve genome-edited rice varieties for commercial cultivation. Developed using the advanced CRISPR-Cas9 molecular tool, these varieties—<strong>DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)</strong> and <strong>Pusa DST Rice 1</strong>—represent a transformative shift toward climate-smart, high-yield agriculture for 2026 and beyond.</span></p>