PAU inks pact with Telangana-based firm for maize hybrid
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has partnered with Atlanta Crop Private Limited, based in Telangana, to license the maize hybrid PMH 14. Known for its high yield of 24.8 q/acre and maturity in 98 days, PMH 14 features long conico-cylindrical ears with yellow-orange bold grains and yellow caps. It offers moderate resistance to maize diseases. PAU officials, including Dr. Surinder Sandhu and Dr. GS Mangat, praised the collaboration for disseminating this advanced hybrid.
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) inked a pact with Telangana-based Atlanta Crop Private Limited for licensing of the maize hybrid PMH 14.
Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, and Abhishek Singh from Atlanta Crop Private Limited signed the Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.
Dr Surinder Sandhu, in-charge, Maize Section, stated that this is a high-yielding hybrid with an average yield of 24.8 (q/acre) and matures in 98 days. “It bears long conico-cylindrical ears having yellow orange flint bold grains with yellow caps. It is moderately resistant to maydis leaf blight, maize stem borer and fall army worm,” she added.
Dr GS Mangat, Additional Director of Research (Agriculture), congratulated Dr Sandhu and her team as well as the company for sharing responsibility of disseminating the hybrid developed by PAU.
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