Point of contact: ICRISAT
Contact: [email protected]
Website or Portfolio: https://www.icrisat.org/team/m-govindaraj/; https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mahalingam-Govindaraj
Background: Dr. Mahalingam Govindraj, holding a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, is a leading figure at CGIAR's HarvestPlus Division. Based in Telangana, he focuses on biofortification crop improvement to enhance food and nutrition security amid climate crises. Dr. Govindraj specializes in Sorghum and Pearl Millet Breeding, particularly in biofortification projects. He has led the development of high-iron/zinc hybrids for India and West and Central Africa, resulting in the release of high-iron variety Dhanashakti and the first three iron biofortified pearl millet hybrids (ICMH 1202, ICMH 1203, and ICMH 1301) in India.
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August 15, 2024
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