<p>Mumbai In what would be a big boon for farmers in the years to come, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) - India’s premier nuclear research facility in Mumbai - has dedicated eight new Trombay crop varieties to farmers. </p><p>In the 70 years since its inception, BARC has dedicated a total of 70 crop varieties to farmers.</p><p>BARC is located in Trombay in Mumbai and the name originates from this place. </p> .<p>The BARC was established in 1954 in Trombay as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). </p><p>The Trombay varieties include five cereals and three oilseeds, tailored to diverse agricultural conditions in collaboration with state agricultural universities. </p><p>These crop varieties have been developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these high-yielding, climate-resilient, and non-GMO crop varieties are set to revolutionize agriculture across India.</p><p>Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), highlighted BARC’s significant contributions to enhancing farmer incomes, boosting food and nutritional security, and aligning with India’s agricultural goals.</p> .<p>Vivek Bhasin, Director, BARC, called these varieties a boon for farmers due to their early maturity, disease resistance, climate resilience, salt tolerance, and higher yields compared to existing options.</p><p>This is for the first time that the BARC has come out with wheat varieties. India’s wheat production faces challenges from rising temperatures, especially during the grain-filling stage.</p><p>The two new wheat varieties are Trombay Jodhpur Wheat-153 (TJW-153) and Trombay Raj Vijay Wheat-155 (TRVW-155).</p> .<p>Developed in collaboration with Jodhpur Agricultural University for Rajasthan, TJW-153 is heat-tolerant, ensuring stable yields despite early or terminal heat stress. It is resistant to fungal diseases like Blast and powdery mildew, which significantly reduce yields, and is ideal for Rajasthan’s arid conditions.</p><p>Developed with Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, for Madhya Pradesh, this variety features enhanced zinc and iron content, better chapati-making quality, and resistance to fungal diseases such as Blast and powdery mildew.</p><p>The three latest rice varieties are Bauna Luchai-CTLM, Sanjeevani and Trombay Konkan Khara.</p><p>A mutant of the popular Luchai landrace, developed with IGKV, Raipur, for Chhattisgarh. Bauna Luchai is a dwarf, early-maturing variety with lodging resistance (doesn’t topple in rain or wind), retaining its soft-cooked quality while achieving a 40% higher yield than its parent.</p> .<p>Derived from the Layacha rice landrace, Sanjeevani is rich in more than 350 phytochemicals known for therapeutic and medicinal properties, boosting immunity and antioxidant responses. Developed for Chhattisgarh in collaboration with IGKV, Raipur, it addresses the growing demand for health-enhancing rice varieties.</p><p>Designed for Maharashtra’s saline coastal soils, Trombay Konkan Khara results in 15% higher grain yield under saline conditions. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, it allows rice cultivation in previously non-arable brackish soils.</p> .<p>The three new oilseed varieties are Trombay Jodhpur Mustard-2 (TJM-2), Trombay Latur Til-10 (TLT-10) and Chhattisgarh Trombay Mungfali (CGTM).</p><p>Developed with Agriculture University, Jodhpur, for Rajasthan, TJM-2 offers a 14% yield advantage over existing varieties, with 40% oil content. It is resistant to fungal diseases like powdery mildew and white rust, providing a robust option for farmers.</p><p>The Latur Til is the first sesame variety developed by BARC using gamma ray irradiation. Created in collaboration with Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, for Maharashtra, TLT-10 produces 20% higher seed yield and features bold seeds.</p><p>CGTM is released as Trombay Groundnut-88 (TG-88) in collaboration with IGKV, Raipur. With high oil content (49%), it thrives in both rainy and summer seasons, offering versatility to Chhattisgarh’s farmers.</p>
<p>Mumbai In what would be a big boon for farmers in the years to come, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) - India’s premier nuclear research facility in Mumbai - has dedicated eight new Trombay crop varieties to farmers. </p><p>In the 70 years since its inception, BARC has dedicated a total of 70 crop varieties to farmers.</p><p>BARC is located in Trombay in Mumbai and the name originates from this place. </p> .<p>The BARC was established in 1954 in Trombay as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). </p><p>The Trombay varieties include five cereals and three oilseeds, tailored to diverse agricultural conditions in collaboration with state agricultural universities. </p><p>These crop varieties have been developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these high-yielding, climate-resilient, and non-GMO crop varieties are set to revolutionize agriculture across India.</p><p>Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), highlighted BARC’s significant contributions to enhancing farmer incomes, boosting food and nutritional security, and aligning with India’s agricultural goals.</p> .<p>Vivek Bhasin, Director, BARC, called these varieties a boon for farmers due to their early maturity, disease resistance, climate resilience, salt tolerance, and higher yields compared to existing options.</p><p>This is for the first time that the BARC has come out with wheat varieties. India’s wheat production faces challenges from rising temperatures, especially during the grain-filling stage.</p><p>The two new wheat varieties are Trombay Jodhpur Wheat-153 (TJW-153) and Trombay Raj Vijay Wheat-155 (TRVW-155).</p> .<p>Developed in collaboration with Jodhpur Agricultural University for Rajasthan, TJW-153 is heat-tolerant, ensuring stable yields despite early or terminal heat stress. It is resistant to fungal diseases like Blast and powdery mildew, which significantly reduce yields, and is ideal for Rajasthan’s arid conditions.</p><p>Developed with Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, for Madhya Pradesh, this variety features enhanced zinc and iron content, better chapati-making quality, and resistance to fungal diseases such as Blast and powdery mildew.</p><p>The three latest rice varieties are Bauna Luchai-CTLM, Sanjeevani and Trombay Konkan Khara.</p><p>A mutant of the popular Luchai landrace, developed with IGKV, Raipur, for Chhattisgarh. Bauna Luchai is a dwarf, early-maturing variety with lodging resistance (doesn’t topple in rain or wind), retaining its soft-cooked quality while achieving a 40% higher yield than its parent.</p> .<p>Derived from the Layacha rice landrace, Sanjeevani is rich in more than 350 phytochemicals known for therapeutic and medicinal properties, boosting immunity and antioxidant responses. Developed for Chhattisgarh in collaboration with IGKV, Raipur, it addresses the growing demand for health-enhancing rice varieties.</p><p>Designed for Maharashtra’s saline coastal soils, Trombay Konkan Khara results in 15% higher grain yield under saline conditions. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, it allows rice cultivation in previously non-arable brackish soils.</p> .<p>The three new oilseed varieties are Trombay Jodhpur Mustard-2 (TJM-2), Trombay Latur Til-10 (TLT-10) and Chhattisgarh Trombay Mungfali (CGTM).</p><p>Developed with Agriculture University, Jodhpur, for Rajasthan, TJM-2 offers a 14% yield advantage over existing varieties, with 40% oil content. It is resistant to fungal diseases like powdery mildew and white rust, providing a robust option for farmers.</p><p>The Latur Til is the first sesame variety developed by BARC using gamma ray irradiation. Created in collaboration with Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, for Maharashtra, TLT-10 produces 20% higher seed yield and features bold seeds.</p><p>CGTM is released as Trombay Groundnut-88 (TG-88) in collaboration with IGKV, Raipur. With high oil content (49%), it thrives in both rainy and summer seasons, offering versatility to Chhattisgarh’s farmers.</p>