Ragi varieties developed by Lakshmanayya given great contribution, says Bengaluru City University Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Ramesh B., Vice-Chancellor of Manmanoh Singh Bengaluru City University, stated that C.H. Lakshmanayya (Ragi Lakshmanayya) made a great contribution by developing several high-yield varieties by grafting Indian ragi varieties with African ragi varieties. He spoke at the inaugural session of the 'Contribution of Janata Scientist Ragi Lakshmanayya' organized by the Botany Department of Manmanoh Singh Bengaluru City University on Thursday. He added that Lakshmanayya contributed to increasing the yield of ragi grain, a life-sustaining crop for people in rural areas.