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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Three Arabica coffee varieties ready for multi-location trial
Mysuru: On the occasion of the 100th-year celebration of the Central Coffee Research Institute, Chikkamagaluru, scheduled for Oct 2025, three Arabica varieties, namely S 5085, S 5086, and S 5059, are set to be released for multi- location trial (MLT), and the S 4595 variety is to be released for planters' use. All these four varieties were developed at the institute. According to M Senthil Kumar, director of research, CCRI, Coffee Board, these are the F1 hybrid varieties. F1 hybrids refer to first-generation offspring resulting from a cross between two genetically distinct parent varieties. The S 4595 variety, known for its tolerance to the stem borer, is now available for use by planters. The white stem borer (Xylotrechus quadripes) represents a major pest that impacts Coffea Arabica (Arabica coffee) in Karnataka, where around 70% of the nation's coffee is cultivated. This pest constitutes a significant risk to coffee plantations, especially in the coffee belt of the state, which includes Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan, owing to its damaging lifecycle and the favourable agro-climatic conditions present in Karnataka. S 5059, which is an improved HDT-Catuai line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield; S 5085, which is an improved Chandragiri line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield, and S 5086, which is another improved Chandragiri line with enhanced rust tolerance and yield, are ready for the MLT. These varieties are already planted in arabica growing areas of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka as part of the MLT. The CCRI invited names for these new varieties. The CCRI is looking forward to authentic names reflecting Indian coffee quality, tradition and innovation, regional (showcasing place and culture), simple and short, which are easy to say and recollecting 100 years of CCRI. June 30 is the last date for the nominations.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Who will be the next president of CCRI?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The search for the next president of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is down to two finalists. There were 44 applicants for the top job, and now it's between interim CCRI President Rosemary Costigan and Christopher Reber, the president of Hudson County Community College in New Jersey. In the video above, Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined Kait Walsh on 12 News This Morning to break down the story. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Who are the two finalists for CCRI president?
The bigger picture: Any time the interim president reaches the final two in a college presidential search, it's safe to assume they are the favorite (a similar situation Advertisement Costigan has had a two-year audition in her role as interim president, and the council may prefer to take an 'if it ain't broke it, don't fix it' approach. She's been around CCRI for decades, has played a key role in helping improve its academic offerings, and has a firm understanding of the needs of Rhode Island's employers. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up But Reber has an impressive resume. He has led Hudson County Community College since 2018, and was named CEO of the year by the American Association of Community Colleges last year. He has helped implement a program called Hudson Scholars, which was designed to get students back on track following the COVID-19 pandemic and pays them up to $625 a semester to meet academic goals and connect with counselors. Advertisement What's next: Costigan and Reber will participate in forums with students, faculty, staff, and the college's alumni and foundation boards next week, and the council wants to name a permanent president by July 1. This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via e-mail Monday through Friday, Dan McGowan can be reached at
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Calls for Tech-Driven Solutions for Citrus Cultivation
Nagpur: Union minister for agriculture & farmers' welfare and rural development, , visited the ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI), Nagpur, on Sunday and chaired a comprehensive review meeting with top officials. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was Chouhan's first visit to CCRI and also the maiden tour of an agriculture minister in the last 10 years. CCRI Director Dilip Ghosh, ADG (horticultural sciences) VB Patel, along with scientists and staff members of the institute, were present during the meeting. Chouhan, referring to himself as "Vaigyaniko ke mitra aur Kisano ke sevak," commended CCRI for its significant role in advancing citrus research and development in the country. He emphasised the need to strengthen the institute's outreach and collaborative efforts with citrus growers nationwide. Underscoring the importance of citriculture in enhancing farmers' income, he called for the adoption of technology-driven, farmer-centric solutions to address key challenges in citrus cultivation. The minister urged scientists to focus on enhancing productivity, developing export-quality citrus varieties, expanding the production of clean planting material, and promoting value-added utilisation of citrus waste and juice processing. He also encouraged the active participation of scientists in the upcoming nationwide Pre-Kharif Campaign under the "Viksit Bharat Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan," scheduled from 29 May to 12 June 2025. He highlighted that the campaign is aimed at bridging the gap between agricultural scientists and the farming community by addressing grassroots challenges and disseminating innovative technologies to transform Indian agriculture. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ghosh presented a detailed overview of the institute's recent achievements, ongoing research initiatives, and future strategic roadmap aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He highlighted CCRI's pivotal contributions in the development of improved citrus varieties, sustainable production technologies, value addition, and capacity-building programmes for citrus growers. As a token of recognition for excellence in citrus cultivation, five progressive citrus growers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh were felicitated by the minister for their outstanding achievements and successful adoption of ICAR-CCRI technologies. The visit concluded with an interactive session where the minister engaged with the scientists to discuss key innovation areas and the future roadmap for the citrus sector in line with the objectives of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The minister also visited the institute's citrus nursery, appreciating the efforts in producing high-quality disease-free planting material. "The visit of the Hon'ble Minister marked a significant step towards reinforcing the national commitment to agricultural innovation and reaffirmed the crucial role of ICAR-CCRI in transforming the citrus sector in India," Ghosh said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
CCRI softball team heads to NY for DIII World Series tournament
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The CCRI softball team is capping off another successful season with its second straight appearance in the NJCAA Division III World Series. After putting together a 19-7 overall record, the Lady Knights will be representing the Northeast in the eight-team tournament. A sendoff celebration was held Monday before the team hit the road to New York. The World Series will be played May 21–24 at Carrier Park in DeWitt. Check the team's website for updates on who they'll be playing and when. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
