Amity University Uttar Pradesh Noida campus, signed a Technology Transfer Agreement with Sri Bio Aesthetics Pvt. Ltd, for developing a bacteria from Tomato Seeds for crop protection, for the benefit of farmers. The technology titled “A Formulation of Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from Tomato Seeds for Crop Protection and Plant Growth Promotion”, has been developed by Prof. (Dr.) Nutan Kaushik, Director General, Amity Food and Agriculture Foundation, (AFAF) under Indo-TUNISIA project supported by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Expressing his pleasure on signing the Agreement, Dr. KRK. Reddy, Founder, Sri Bio Aesthetics Pvt. Ltd., stated, “We are extremely delighted to sign the Technology Transfer Agreement with Amity University since the technology is highly beneficial for the farmers and will help in increasing their income. Sri Bio Aesthetics Pvt. Ltd, a pioneering Biotechnology Company specializing in the development of crop-specific microbiomes and we are committed to empowering the farmer’s community through advanced biological innovations. This technology will be a game changer in agriculture, increasing agricultural productivity naturally, without harming the quality of crops.”
Explaining about the Technology, Prof. (Dr.) Nutan Kaushik, Director General Amity Food and Agriculture Foundation, said, “The Formulation is eco-friendly and a safe alternative to chemical pesticides. It is derived from beneficial microbial strains and has a high efficacy against major soil and foliar pathogens. It is also compatible with organic and natural farming systems and enhances plant growth.”
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, AUUP, said, “Agriculture is a key sector of our country and Amity strongly believes in extending its support to the farmers who work so hard to provide us with food. This technology will enhance crop production, thereby increasing farmers’ wealth, contributing to ViksitBharat@2047.”
Also present on the occasion were Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation, Prof. Chanderdeep Tandon, Addl. Pro Vice Chancellor, HOIs, and scientists of Amity.