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🐖 Landmark Breakthrough in Indigenous Pig Genomics

A major milestone in pig genomics and indigenous breed conservation has been achieved by ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig (ICAR-NRCP), Guwahati, with the generation of the first de novo chromosome-scale whole-genome sequence and functional annotation of India’s indigenous Doom pig.

Native to the Brahmaputra Valley, the Doom pig has long been reared under low-input, semi-scavenging systems and is recognized for its exceptional environmental hardiness and notable tolerance to devastating viral infections, particularly African swine fever.

The landmark genomic study achieved 48× genome coverage, a 2.524 Gb gap-free primary assembly and 99% biological completeness, while identifying 30,299 protein-coding genes.

This comprehensive genetic blueprint will provide a valuable foundation for understanding the Doom pig’s resilience and supporting indigenous biodiversity conservation, disease-resilient breeding, animal health and sustainable livestock development.

A significant step towards unlocking the genetic potential of India’s indigenous livestock resources through advanced genomics.
Shivraj Singh ChouhanBhagirath Choudhary Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

03/09/2026

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

02/09/2026

सीकर, राजस्थान (50) एवं दलाई, त्रिपुरा (20) के किसानों ने दिनांक 1 सितम्बर, 2026 को संस्थान का भ्रमण किया।

02/09/2026

More opportunities to store, process, and add value to farm produce.

With the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), farmers and agri-entrepreneurs can access financing to build the infrastructure that takes produce from harvest to greater value.

Building better infrastructure. Building a stronger agri-economy.

02/09/2026

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Better Basmati. Better Yield. Better Income.

Meet Pusa Basmati 3136 (IET 31307) — a premium basmati rice variety developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, for Delhi, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh. With high yield potential and superior grain quality, it offers farmers a promising choice for profitable and sustainable basmati cultivation.

बेहतर बासमती। बेहतर उपज। बेहतर आमदनी।

पेश है पूसा बासमती 3136 (IET 31307) — भा.कृ.अनु.प.-भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली द्वारा विकसित प्रीमियम बासमती किस्म। दिल्ली, पंजाब और पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए उपयुक्त यह किस्म अधिक उपज क्षमता और उत्कृष्ट दाना गुणवत्ता के साथ किसानों की बेहतर आय का नया अवसर प्रस्तुत करती है।

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

02/09/2026

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