The MoU is aimed at carrying out the collaborative research on ‘Efficacy Evaluation of ICAR-CIRCOT Nano-Sulphur as Fertilizer Formulation for different Field Crops’

The ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra.

Dr Prashantkumar Patil, Vice-Chancellor, MPKV, Rahuri and Dr Sujata Saxena, Director, ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai signed the MoU on the behalf of the respective organisations.

Dr Patil stressed on the importance of efficient use of fertilisers for the sustainable agriculture. The conduct of the field trials of the different nano-materials by the University was underlined by Dr Patil.

Dr Saxena emphasised on the importance and relevance of the different Nanotechnology Research & Development Activities carried out at the institute. She stated that the MoU is about the nano-sulphur developed at the institute which will be evaluated at the field level in MPKV, Rahuri for the different field crops.

Earlier, Dr BD Bhakare, Head, Department of Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry, MPKV, Rahuri delivered the welcome address.

The MoU is aimed at carrying out the collaborative research on “Efficacy Evaluation of ICAR-CIRCOT Nano-Sulphur as Fertilizer Formulation for different Field Crops.”

As per the MoU, the collaboration will provide the new insights into the development of fertilisers in the Nano-dimensions and help in the optimal use of sulphur in the different oilseeds and other field crops.