Discussions were held on the commercialisation of high yielding new varieties
The ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR), Bharatpur, Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Star Agriseeds, Sri-Ganganagar, Rajasthan for the non-exclusive Licensing of the Rapeseed-Mustard Hybrid NRCHB506.
Dr PK Rai, Director, ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur and Saurabh Pandey, Representative, Star Agriseeds signed the MoU on the behalf of their respective organisations.
In his address, Dr Rai stressed that the commercialisation of the high yielding new varieties shall help to bring more areas under the improved varieties for enhancing the production and productivity of oilseeds, especially, the Rapeseed-Mustard in the country. Dr Rai outlined the development of the Ready-to-License other high yielding varieties by the Directorate. He also stated about the registration of some traits-specific germplasm which can also be shared through the MoU.
The senior officials of both the organisations were present during the occasion.
