The partnership will facilitate the dissemination of PAU-developed technology to maize farmers

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) inked a pact with Nutranta Seeds, Sunam, Punjab for commercialisation of maize hybrid PMH 13. Dr NS Bains, Director of Research and Telha Jameel signed the Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

Dr Surinder Sandhu, Incharge, Maize Section, said that PMH 13 is a high yielding hybrid with an average yield of 24 (q/acre). It matures in 97 days. It is moderately resistant to maydis leaf blight, charcoal rot and maize stem borer, she added.

Dr GS Mangat, Additional Director of Research (Crop Improvement), said that this public-private partnership will certainly facilitate to the dissemination of PAU-developed technology to farmers.

Dr MIS Gill, Dean, College of Agriculture; Dr AS Dhatt, Additional Director of Research (Horticulture and Food Science) and Dr PPS Pannu, Additional Director of Research (Natural Resource and Plant Health Management) congratulated Dr Sandhu and her team for commercialising the technology.