ICAR Climate-Smart Breeding Matrix (2025-26 Releases)
To counter erratic monsoon cycles, heat waves, and unseasonal rains, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed biofortified and climate-resilient cultivars tailored for different agro-ecological zones.
| Crop & Variety | Stress Resilience Trait | Yield Potential | Recommended Growing Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat HD 3385 / DBW 371 | Terminal heat tolerance (Stay-green trait) | 72 - 82 q/ha | North Western Plains Zone (PB, HR, Western UP) |
| Rice DRR Dhan 65 / CR Dhan 801 | Dual drought & 14-day flood submergence | 55 - 65 q/ha | Eastern India (Odisha, Bihar, WB, Assam) |
| Chickpea JG 16 / IPCMB 19-3 | High-temperature & terminal drought escape | 22 - 26 q/ha | Central India (MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan) |
| Mustard Giriraj / DRMRIJ 31 | Salinity & high-temperature seedling survival | 24 - 28 q/ha | Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat |
| High Oleic Groundnut Girnar 4 & 5 | Drought resistance + 80% heart-healthy oleic acid | 30 - 35 q/ha | Saurashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka |
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