Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) Releases Biopolymer Technology
- The Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) has patented a biopolymer technology to private companies.
- The technology coats seeds, delivering beneficial microbes, nutrients, and safer chemicals directly to the plant.
- The coating acts like a time-release capsule, releasing active ingredients as the seed germinates and grows.
- The technology is expected to boost crop yields by 25-30% by providing essential nutrients and protecting against pests and diseases.
Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) Established
- Was established on August 1, 1977, with the elevation of All India Coordinated Research Project on Oilseeds (AICORPO).
- Operates from Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, with a Project Director and seven Project Coordinators.
- Delinked from the Directorate in 1979 and 1993 for groundnut and rapeseed-mustard.
- Separated AICRP on sesame & niger and linseed from IIOR in April 2000.
- Upgraded DOR to IIOR, adding sesame, niger, and linseed with existing mandate crops like castor, safflower, and sunflower.
