Agriculture

Cellulose pulp as economical peat replacement

The Challenge / Concern: Demand of peat is threatening environmental balance. Peat is necessary for gardening and landscaping and its supply is limited or threatens biodiversity in source area. Hence an economical and feasible replacement for peat is desired.   Brief (and non-confidential) Solution KalpaSrusti has developed a plant growing medium based on paper pulp. …

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Sterilization of male inflorescence (tassel) of corn

The Challenge/Concern: Sterilization of the male part of corn plant was desired by a crop seed development/production company. Male sterility is essential for developing newer species and genetic alterations. An operator friendly device or technology that can be deployed on the field was anticipated. The technology was needed to be inert to other parts o …

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