The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT) has partnered with leading industry players to promote innovations in cotton technologies. The institute recently signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Farmtek Solutions, Nashik; Micro Sales India, Nashik; United Cotton Extract, Malegaon; and Prakash Agro Plast, Nashik. These collaborations focus on commercializing the innovative ‘Seed Cotton Collection & Storage Bag with Anti-microbial Finish’ technology.
This groundbreaking technology addresses a critical issue in the cotton industry—contamination and trash content during the collection and storage processes. Typically, trash content in cotton varies significantly, ranging from 1 per cent in premium grades to as high as 15 per cent in lower-quality varieties. By minimizing these discrepancies, the new anti-microbial storage bags aim to standardize cotton quality and enhance market value.
The technology was developed by a team of ICAR-CIRCOT researchers, including Dr AK 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. Their efforts underscore ICAR-CIRCOT’s commitment to innovation in the agricultural sector.
In a separate development, ICAR-CIRCOT entered into another MoU with Relegare Agro Life Bio Science for the commercialization of the ‘Nano-Zinc Suspension Production Technology.’ Designed to enhance plant growth and boost crop yield, this cutting-edge technology addresses key challenges in agricultural productivity.
Developed by Dr N Vigneshwaran, Dr AK Bharimalla, and Dr A Arputharaj, the Nano-Zn suspension technology represents a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture. By leveraging nanotechnology, it offers a highly efficient solution to improve crop health and yield outcomes.
These strategic collaborations highlight ICAR-CIRCOT's leadership in agricultural research and innovation. Through the commercialization of advanced technologies, the institute provides ractical solutions to long-standing challenges in cotton storage and plant health, fostering a more efficient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
