"A group of 65 students, pursuing B.Sc. (Ag.) from College of Agriculture, Amreli, Junagarh Agriculture University Gujarat visited ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Jodhpur on 09.12.2023. The scientists and technical staff of the Station interacted with the students regarding mandate and activities of ICAR-NBPGR in general and ICAR-NBPGR RS Jodhpur in particular. The students were made aware of the concept and approaches in plant genetic resources collection, conservation and utilization through exhibition and visit to the MTS unit. Students also visited the experimental farm area and observed the variability in field crops like wheat, fenugreek, mustard and taramira germplasm. The students showed desired to get agriculture as a profession in future for the service of the nation through farmers. The students showed their keen interest in the various agri-horticultural species, their wild relatives and medicinal and aromatic plants being conserved effectively in the MTS unit of Jodhpur Station.

                                                            (Source : Dr. Kartar Singh, ICAR-NBPGR, R.S. Jodhpur)