ICAR-CTCRI commercialises purple taro variety
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Why in news
ICAR-CTCRI licensed its high-anthocyanin 'ICAR-CTCRI Jamuni' purple taro variety to the startup Spudnik Farms to facilitate commercialization.
Background
ICAR-CTCRI licensed the 'ICAR-CTCRI Jamuni' variety to Bengaluru-based Spudnik Farms for a fee of ₹5.9 lakh. The variety yields 1.5 to 2.0 kg per plant within seven to eight months and is characterized by high anthocyanin content.
Facts for Prelims
- FactICAR-CTCRI Jamuni yield potential: 1.5 to 2.0 kg per plant
- FactGrowth period for ICAR-CTCRI Jamuni: seven to eight months
- FactLicensing fee for the purple taro variety: ₹5.9 lakh
For Mains
Q. Discuss how public-private partnerships and technology licensing can enhance the commercial viability of high-value indigenous crops in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market accessibility: Bridging the gap between laboratory-developed high-nutrient varieties and commercial supply chains
- Value addition: Leveraging anthocyanin content to position indigenous tubers in the functional food market
- IPR framework: Balancing public-sector research accessibility with private-sector commercial incentives
Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Commercialization · High-value crops · Anthocyanin · Technology licensing
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