Agriculture research instt releases new wheat varieties

Two varieties of maize and a new soybean variety were also cleared.

At the convocation, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said scientists should focus on improving qualitative, but cost-effective, agricultural produces by synergising technologies.

Certain important pulses and coarse cereals demand due attention from the research fraternity, the Minister said. Research in these areas would directly help the poor and marginal farmers.