ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Anand, has secured a patent for an innovative herbal seed coating technology developed for effective stored grain pest management. The patented eco-friendly seed coating composition protects stored grains and seeds from insect-pest infestation while maintaining seed germination and physiological quality.
ICAR-DMAPR, a premier institute is engaged in research and development on medicinal and aromatic plants in the country. Medicinal and aromatic plants play a crucial role in ensuring health and livelihood security in India and globally.
The invention titled “Seed Coating Composition Based on Bioactive Botanicals and a Method for Preparation Thereof” (Patent No. 58801) was granted patent protection on 30 April 2026. The innovative technology utilizes food-grade polymers and biopolymers combined with naturally extracted essential oils from aromatic plants such as lemongrass, palmarosa, cinnamon, neem, and clove to develop a botanical seed coating composition for stored grain protection.
The developed formulation offers a sustainable and safer alternative to conventional chemical pesticides used in post-harvest storage systems. The patented composition demonstrated significant insecticidal and repellent activity against pulse beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis), one of the major pests causing substantial losses in stored grains and pulses.
Dr Manish Das, Director, ICAR-DMAPR, Anand, stated that the achievement reflects the institute’s continued commitment towards developing innovative herbal and plant-based technologies for sustainable agriculture and post-harvest management.
The technology was developed by Dr. Ashwin Trivedi, Assistant Chief Technical Officer, and Dr Jitendra Kumar, former Director, ICAR-DMAPR, Anand, with financial support from ICAR, New Delhi.
The patented technology offers multiple advantages, including eco-friendly pest management, reduced dependence on synthetic pesticides, improved seed safety and storability, maintenance of seed germination and vigour, enhanced protection of stored grains and pulses, and promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.
(Source: ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research, Anand, Gujarat)
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