7th January 2025, Mumbai
The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) has signed a series of impactful agreements with leading industry players to bring innovative technologies to the cotton and agriculture sectors.
The institute entered into four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with major industry partners, including M/s Farmtek Solutions, Nashik; M/s Micro Sales India, Nashik; M/s United Cotton Extract Pvt. Ltd., Malegaon; and M/s Prakash Agro Plast, Nashik. These collaborations focus on the commercialization of the “Seed Cotton Collection & Storage Bag with Anti-microbial Finish” technology.
This innovative solution aims to significantly reduce contamination and trash content in cotton during the collection and storage processes. Cotton typically faces a considerable variation in trash content, ranging from 1% in premium cotton to 15% in lower-quality varieties, and this breakthrough technology will help standardize quality and minimize these discrepancies.
The technology was developed by ICAR-CIRCOT’s team of innovators, including Dr A.K. Bharimalla, Dr N. Vigneshwaran, Dr A. Arputharaj, Dr Manoj Kumar Mahawar, Dr Kirti Jalgaonkar, Dr Sharmila Patil, Dr Sheshrao Kautkar, and Dr Jyoti Dhakane-Lad.
In a separate development, ICAR-CIRCOT also signed an MoU with M/s Relegare Agro Life Bio Science Pvt. Ltd., Ahmednagar, for the commercialization of their “Nano-Zinc Suspension Production Technology.” This collaboration aims to enhance agricultural productivity by utilizing the Nano-Zn suspension, which is designed to boost plant growth and improve crop yields. The signing of this MoU was attended by key innovators, including Dr N. Vigneshwaran, Dr A.K. Bharimalla, and Dr A. Arputharaj.
These strategic partnerships mark significant advancements in both cotton technology and agricultural science, aiming to address long-standing challenges in cotton storage and plant health. Through these collaborations, ICAR-CIRCOT continues to lead innovation in agricultural research, providing cutting-edge solutions for a more sustainable and efficient agricultural ecosystem.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai)