Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Directorate of Rice Research (DRR) and AgriBiotech Foundation (ABF) entered into a tripartite MoU to collaborate on a project titled “ Molecular cross talks between defence pathways in rice: antagonism to synergism”.
The three institutions will form a joint monitoring group to identify targets/ milestones and criteria for completion of the project.
Some years ago, CCMB and DRR collaborated in developing a bacterial blight resistant Samba Masuri rice variety.
In a press release here, CCMB Director, Ch. Mohan Rao, said that during extensive interactions with farmers, the scientists understood their needs and are attempting to address them. One such need is protection from other infections as well. It is possible that over the time, resistance of the improved Samba Masuri variety rice might be overcome by the bacteria. Thus, it is necessary to understand the molecular cross talks between defence pathways to develop multi-resistant pathways.
Dr. Ramesh Sonti, Chief Scientist CCMB, Dr. J. S. Bentur, subject matter specialist, Dr. G. Mallikarjuna, assistant professor, ABF, Dr. M. Srinivas Prasad, Dr. R.M. Sundaram, Dr.A.P. Padma Kumari and Dr.G.S. Laha, senior scientists from DRR, Hyderabad are the collaborators from respective institutes.
Source : The Hindu
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