Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) in Hyderabad has developed and demonstrated an innovative biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology. It will enhance seed quality, crop establishment, and resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses across a wide range of crops, the government said in a statement. It has the capacity to raise yield up to 37 per cent from the current level.
The technology wraps seeds in a biodegradable layer that delivers microorganisms, nutrients, and crop-protection agents directly at the seed-soil interface, improving germination rates and early plant growth, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) said.
