1. Pooran M Gaur and CLL Gowda
New Developments in Pulses Production Technologies and Strategies for Enhancing Pulses Production in India
Pooran M Gaur and CLL Gowda
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
(ICRISAT)
Patancheru , Andhra Pradesh

2. New Developments in Pulses Production Technologies through ISOPOM/NFSM projects to ICRISAT and partners

3. Increasing incidence of heat stress in chickpea
ISOPOM Project Improving heat tolerance in chickpea (2009/10 to 2012/13)
Increasing incidence of heat stress in chickpea
Increasing area under late sown conditions
Fluctuations and increase in temperatures due to climate change
Large shift in chickpea area from northern India to Southern India

4. Large genetic variation for heat tolerance in chickpea
Sensitive
Tolerant

5. Release of heat tolerant variety
The heat tolerant line ICCV released
as “JG 14” in Central India for late sown conditions
JG 14 is being evaluated in late sown conditions in farmers’ fields

6. ISOPOM Project Development of extra-large seeded kabuli chickpea varieties (2005/06 to 2008/09)
Before 2000
Between 2000 to 2005
Target of the project

7. Extra-large seeded (>50g/100-seed) kabuli chickpea varieties released and breeding materials developed
Varieties released
KRIPA (Phule G 0517) from Rahuri (2009) – Central Zone
IPCK 2 from Kanpur (2010) – North-West Plain Zone
(B) Breeding lines developed
Several lines under AICRP and station trials

8. NFSM Project
Enhancing chickpea production in rainfed rice-fallow lands (RRFL) of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
( )
State
Kharif rice area (m ha)
Rabi fallow
(m ha)
MP + Chhattisgarh
5.60
4.38
Bihar + Jharkhand
5.97
2.20
West Bengal
4.62
1.72
Orissa
3.88
1.22
Maharashtra
1.76
0.63
Assam
2.23
0.54 UP
6.26
0.35 AP
2.66
0.31
Others
7.20
0.30
Total
40.18
11.65
Source: Subbarao et al. (2001)

9. Expanding chickpea cultivation in rice-fallows
Over 3800 demonstrations conducted in 8 villages during to

10. Enhancing Yield and Stability of Pigeonpea through Heterosis Breeding
ISOPOM Project:
Enhancing Yield and Stability of Pigeonpea through Heterosis Breeding
( to )
NFSM Project:
Taking Pigeonpea Hybrids to the Doorsteps of Farmers
( to )

11. Hybrid Pigeonpea CMS based pigeonpea becomes a reality in the world
1550 on-farm trials demonstrated % yield increase over check variety
Hybrid pigeonpea seed production system transferred to Public and Private seed sectors
ICPH 2671 released by MP in Dec 2010
ICPH 2740 and other hybrids under on-farm testing in four states

12. Crops and states involved Crop States Chickpea
ISOPOM Project Development and Popularization of ‘Model’ Seed System(s) for Major Legumes to Ensure Seed-Sufficiency at the Village Level (2006/07 to 2009/10)
Crops and states involved
Crop
States
Chickpea
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Pigeonpea
Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
Groundnut
Andhra Pradesh, Orissa

13. Salient achievement of Seed System project
Farmer-preferred varieties of chickpea, groundnut and pigeonpea identified for each location through FPVS trials
‘Model’ seed production system(s) identified for each location
Availability of improved seed enhanced at the local level

14. Strategies for enhancing pulses production in India

15. Expanding area of pulses
Promotion of pulses cultivation in rice-fallows
Inclusion of short duration varieties of pulses as catch crop
Pigeonpea in hills

16. Enhancing productivity of pulses
Technologies available for enhancing productivity
Improved varieties
Hybrids in pigeonpea
Agronomic practices for improved crop establishment and soil and water management
Integrated nutrient management
Integrated pest/disease/weed management
Come-up/life saving irrigation in rabi pulses

17. What more is needed? Availability of quality seed
- Linking formal & non-formal seed sector
- Involve Agro-entrepreneurs in seed supply chain
- Village Seed Banks/Farmer cooperatives
Supply micronutrients
- Link farmer groups with industry/ suppliers
- Soil testing facilities and Soil Health Cards
Procurement of grain
- Remunerative prices to farmers
- Timely procurement (at harvest)
Helicoverpa resistance and herbicide tolerance (Transgenics)
Suitability for mechanical cultivation

18. Enhancing profitability of pulses production
Reducing cost of cultivation
Promotion of market preferred cultivars
Value addition and linking farmers to market

19. Lessons to be learned from success stories
Chickpea revolution in Andhra Pradesh
During the past 10 years
4-fold increase in area
2.4-fold increase in yield
9-fold increase in production
Over 90% area under improved cultivars
Trends in chickpea area and production in AP

20. Key factors for chickpea revolution in AP
Availability of suitable varieties (short-duration, high yielding, fusarium wilt resistant)
High adoption of improved cultivars and production technologies
Transformation of subsistence to market-oriented farming
Grain storage facilities available to farmers at local level and at affordable cost

21. Suggestions for Pulse Sufficiency
Establish National Pulses Board
Appoint a CEO (Senior IAS Officer)
Authority & accountability for:
- Coordinating across ministries/departments
- Coordinating with state government machinery
- Supply of necessary inputs
- Monitor grain procurement and remunerative prices to farmers (not to traders)

22. Thank you!