Chandigarh University Research Scientist Receives Startup Research Grant of Rs 24 Lakhs
Dr. Vijay Gahlaut from Chandigarh University has received a Rs 24 lakh research grant to study DNA methylation in wheat under climate stress. The project aims to develop climate-resilient crop varieties to ensure future food security.
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Advancements in agricultural biotechnology are vital for maintaining crop yields in the face of global climate change.
CHANDIGARH, India, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving fillip to the cutting-edge research in crop biotechnology and sustainable agriculture, the research faculty and students at Chandigarh University’s University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD) and University Institute of Biotechnology (UIBT) are making significant contributions in the fields of plant molecular science, genomics and climate-smart agriculture.
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