Ludhiana, September 2
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has entered into an agreement with Ruchi Hi-Rich Seeds Private Limited, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) for the commercialisation of PC 161 (carrot variety), the licence for which has been granted on a non-exclusive basis. Dr NS Bains, Director of Research, PAU, and Dr Jagdish Kumar, vice-president (R&D), Ruchi Hi-Rich Seeds Private Limited, signed the memorandum of agreement (MoA) on behalf of their respective organisations.
Dr Bains congratulated Dr TS Dhillon, Associate Director of Seed, PAU, for developing PC 161 having a high-yield potential and wide adaptability. Dr Gursahib Singh, Additional Director of Research, PAU, congratulated proprietors for sharing the responsibility of disseminating technologies developed by the PAU at the field level.
Dr Dhillon said PC 16I was a tropical variety and attains edible maturity in 90 days. The roots are sweet, rich in beta carotene with high-juice content. Its average root yield is 640 quintals per hectare. — TNS
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