PAU signs MoA with Hyderabad firm for commercialisation of maize hybrid
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has signed an MoA with a Hyderabad-based firm to commercialise its maize hybrid PMH 17. Developed by Dr Surinder Sandhu, PMH 17 offers an 8.5% grain yield advantage and 3.3% fodder yield gain over PMH 14, suits silage and ethanol production, and shows moderate pest resistance.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with a Hyderabad-based firm for commercialisation of its high-performing Maize Hybrid, PMH 17.Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, director, research, PAU and representatives of the company signed the agreement on Thursday. Dr G S Mangat, additional director of research (Agriculture) and Dr Khushdeep Dharni, associate director, technology marketing and IPR Cell, were present at the MoA signing ceremony.Dr Dhatt congratulated Dr Surinder Sandhu, principal breeder and in-charge (Maize Section), for the commercialisation of the hybrid. Dr Sandhu informed that PMH 17 developed by PAU is a high-yielding single cross hybrid tailored for dual-purpose use, both grain and silage. The PMH 17 recorded a grain yield of 62.7 quintals per hectare, showing a yield advantage of 8.5% over PMH 14, she said, adding that this hybrid exhibited green fodder yield superiority of 3.3% compared to PMH 14. The PMH 17 has been found suitable for silage production, meeting quality parameters for desirable silage traits and demonstrating superior nutritional quality compared to the standard checks, she said.
Additionally, its starch-rich profile makes it a promising candidate for ethanol production. The hybrid exhibits moderate resistance to fall army worm and maydis leaf blight, she said.Dr Dharni, associate director, technology marketing and IPR cell, said that PAU maize hybrids are gaining immense popularity among stakeholders. Commercialisation efforts made by PAU have been instrumental in taking research efforts of scientists to farmers’ fields, he added. Select The Times of India as your preferred source on Google Search.Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI).
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Source : The Times Of India
