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ICAR–IIRR Industry Meet 2025 fosters stronger research–industry collaboration in rice innovation

Hyderabad, Nov 6 (UNI) The ICAR–Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR–IIRR), Hyderabad, successfully organised its Industry–Interaction Meet 2025 at the Rajendranagar campus here today, bringing together key players from the agricultural industry to strengthen partnerships in rice research and technology commercialization.
The event witnessed the signing of four licensing agreements with private sector partners, marking another milestone in the institute's efforts to promote public–private collaboration. Over 70 participants from seed companies, agri-input industries, start-ups, and aspiring entrepreneurs took part in the meet.
The programme began with a field visit, where participants observed displays of innovative technologies developed by ICAR–IIRR in genomics, gene editing, and breeding for high-yielding, climate-resilient, and nutritious rice varieties. Demonstrations also included the institute's facilities for screening false smut and brown spot, key rice diseases.
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