The hybrids are photo-insensitive, drought-tolerant and have better resistance to diseases

Ankur Seeds has launched GMS-based Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids. Dr Manoj S Phalak, a vegetable breeder at Ankur Seeds, has successfully developed a stable genetic male sterility system in Indian beans using the mutation breeding technique and has effectively combined it with a unique system of cross-pollination mechanism for hybrid seed production. Ankur Seeds has successfully commercialised the hybrid technology by developing two protein-rich hybrids viz. Ankur Dolly and Ankur-427, that are proving to be valuable contributions to the nutritional security of the vegetable world and have immense potential to revolutionise global vegetable cultivation.

Both the Dolichos beans hybrids are photo-insensitive, drought-tolerant, have better resistance to diseases and can grow and yield well in harsh weather conditions.