{"id":2495,"date":"2024-03-06T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T12:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theagriculturetimes.com\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2024-03-07T09:39:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T09:39:54","slug":"innovative-solution-for-farmers-patent-granted-to-kerala-agricultural-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theagriculturetimes.com\/2024\/03\/06\/innovative-solution-for-farmers-patent-granted-to-kerala-agricultural-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Solution for Farmers: Patent Granted to Kerala Agricultural University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has achieved a significant milestone with the grant of a patent for its innovative herbicide applicator. Developed by scientists and post-graduate scholars at the Agronomy Department, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, this invention promises to revolutionize weed control methods in crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The herbicide applicator, designed to draw crops inside a protective hood while spraying herbicides outside, marks a groundbreaking advancement in crop protection techniques. By precisely directing herbicides at weeds while safeguarding crops within the protective hood, the apparatus minimizes herbicide spray drift, thereby mitigating the risk of phytotoxicity-induced crop damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Farmers employing pre- and post-emergence herbicides stand to benefit significantly from this innovative solution. By providing a means to control weed plants with minimal crop damage, the herbicide applicator offers a practical and efficient approach to weed management in agricultural settings. The incorporation of protective hoods ensures that crops remain shielded from potentially harmful herbicide spray droplets, thus safeguarding their health and vitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The development of the herbicide applicator is the culmination of extensive research conducted by a team of dedicated scientists and post-graduate scholars. Led by scientists Sheeja K. Raj, Jacob D., and Shalini Pillai P, along with scholars Dhanu Unnikrishnan, Anitrosa Innozent, Krishnasree Radhakrishnan, and Seethal Rose Chacko, the project exemplifies the collaborative spirit and innovative prowess of KAU’s Agronomy Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n