Amity University, Inera Crop Sciences Teams For Eco-friendly Farming Tech

Amity University has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement with Inera Crop Sciences, an ESCO Global subsidiary, to transfer its technology, ‘Piriformospora Indica Obviates Extreme Temperature Stresses,’ to benefit farmers. 

RK Kapoor, Officiating Registrar of Amity University and Dr Shivam Sharma, Director, Strategic Partnership, ESCO Global signed the agreement.

‘Piriformospora Indica Obviates Extreme Temperature Stresses’ is a unique fungus that promotes plant growth, enhances productivity, supports early flowering and controls plant diseases. Green-house experiments and field trials were conducted in various Indian regions, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi NCR and Rajasthan.

Dr Shivam Sharma, Director Strategic Partnership, ESCO Global, shared, “Our company is constantly on the lookout for solutions and alternatives to chemical fertilizers since chemicals are harmful for plants and also for the human body. Therefore, sustainable alternatives are highly beneficial for plant growth and increase crop yield, without harming the environment.”

Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Founder, President, Amity Education Group, stated, “This strategic partnership marks the beginning of a fruitful association between two organisations who are working towards nation building. Research is meaningful when it is used for the development of the country, which is the mission of Amity.”

Dr Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, said, “The outcome of research must benefit the society and contribute to ViksitBharat@2047. This product will be highly beneficial for the farmers in increasing the crop yield, without the use of any harmful chemicals since it is completely organic. There is a synergy between both organisations and together.”