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Need for cross breeding of Yongchak stressed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 08 2023:
Popular tree bean of Manipur, Yongchak is on the verge of extinction.
However, this can be saved through cross breeding with a more resilient variety, said Dr RK Kishor who has successfully grown the Thailand variety of Yongchak in the State.
Dr RK Kishor's Thailand variety of Yongchak has now bore fruit.
The Manipur variety, Dr RK Kishor said, has been under pressure in recent times due to various factors including climate change.
Introduction of the Thailand variety would ensure that this popular food of Manipur is saved.
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Interacting with students of Mega Manipur School in a function to honour him for his discovery of a new species of flowering plant now named Gingiber Kangleipakense, Dr RK Kishor said there are varieties of flora and fauna found in Manipur and they play important role in conserving the balance of nature.
He underlined the need for finding and discovering new varieties of flora and fauna to understand their roles in nature.
Dr RK Kishor is former chairman of School Management Committee of Mega Manipur School, located in Imphal East.
Dr RK Nimai, retired IAS, who was former chairman of Mega Manipur Society congratulated Dr RK Kishor on his achievements.
He said Dr RK Kishor is a scientist recognized world wide for his work with the orchids.
Interacting with the school students, Dr RK Nimai urged the students to develop scientific temperament.
He said they should ask questions and never take everything written or heard on face value.
"You will learn more and understand more when you ask questions," he told the students.
The reception cum interaction function was attended by Aton Lunghar, Principal of the School, T Sanajaoba, chairman of the Mega Manipur Society and Yumnam Rupachandra, secretary of the society.
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