ICAR-IISR gets Patent for Black Pepper Micronutrient Formulation
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, Kerala received the Patent (No. 367654) for the Micronutrient Formulation for Black Pepper.
To overcome the micronutrient deficiencies and meet the physiological and metabolic requirements of the spice crops, the Institute developed crop specific designer micronutrient foliar formulations for the major spices (Black Pepper, Ginger, Turmeric, Cardamom). It also successfully field-tested and commercialized the crop-specific micronutrient formulations for the major spices.
The Institute’s Ginger and Turmeric Formulations have already received the Patents. The technology has been developed by the team including Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. R. Dinesh and Dr. S. Hamza.
The micronutrient mixture for Black Pepper has been designed to fulfill the Black Pepper Crop’s requirement by maintaining the optimal leaf nutrient ratio of secondary and micronutrients (especially, Mg, Zn and B) in the leaf. The crop-specific Micronutrient Formulation is recommended for Black Pepper as a foliar spray (2 to 3 foliar sprays @ 5g per liter water) during spike initiation with the onset of monsoon and at monthly intervals afterwards.
The Black Pepper Micronutrient Mixture’s application enhances the quality of the produce, while contributing to the health of the vines through balanced nutrition. Over the years, the technology has reached the farmers in about 8% to 10% of the cropped area. It increases the yield by 10% to 25% and improves the health and vigor of vines. It is water soluble and compatible with common straight or complex fertilizers and increases bulk density of the produce.
The technology has been licensed to seven entrepreneurs on non-exclusive basis for commercial production.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Spice Research, Kozhikode, Kerala)
ICAR-CTCRI gets patent for Bio-Pesticides From Tapioca leaves
The Patent Office, Government of India, has granted patent for the technology, “Apparatus and Process for Extraction of Biopesticides from Cassava Biowastes.” This technology has been jointly developed by ICAR-CTCRI (Central Tuber Crops Research Institute) in collaboration with Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE).
Developed by-ICAR-CTCRI (Central Tuber Crops Research Institute)
Technology - “Apparatus and Process for Extraction of Biopesticides from Cassava Biowastes
Name -Shreya, Menma, and Nanma.
Features
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leaves of tapioca are usually discarded due to the presence of anti-nutrient factor called cyanogen
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Separated bioactive molecules from the leaves to produce three biopesticides
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Effective against a range of insect pests found in horticultural crops.
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