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Transforming Indian Horticulture with Disease-Free Planting Material #CleanPlantMission #HealthyPlantsHealthyIndia #TransformingHorticulture #DiseaseFreeFarming #NurturingNature Farmers & Productivity #BoostingFarmersIncome #VirusFreeCrops New Delhi: by PIB Delhi Introduction There are growing challenges posed by climate change, as well as biotic and abiotic threats to plant health. These challenges directly translate into agricultural losses, reducing farmers’ income and overall productivity. India has invested significantly in boosting farm productivity, yet systemic pathogens (primarily viruses) continue to pose a major threat, causing significant yield losses. These pathogens reduce crop quantity, quality and longevity. By the time symptoms appear, it is often impossible for farmers to manage diseases in the field. Starting…