MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611007748 A) filed by Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Jan. 27, for 'a system, method and composition for controlled-release dual nano-metal oxide bio-enhancement of safflower cultivation in arid alkaline soils.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Anupriya Rana; and Dr. Manjinder Kour.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a controlled-release, dual nano-metal oxide bio-enhancer specifically formulated for improving the growth, stress tolerance, and oil yield of safflower (NARI-96) cultivated in arid alkaline soils of Rajasthan. The composition comprises titanium dioxide nanoparticles (32-38 nm) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (18-25 nm) encapsulated within a biodegradable guar-gum-alginate hydrogel matrix. The hydrogel enables moisture-responsive swelling and gradual degradation, providing sustained release of Ti and Zn ions in the rhizosphere, preventing rapid fixation in alkaline soils, and synchronizing nutrient availability with critical vegetative and reproductive stages of safflower. The system enhances photosynthetic efficiency, root development, chlorophyll formation, flowering uniformity, and drought resilience. Field-level application results indicate improvements in plant vigor, biomass, and oil yield by 10-18% compared to conventional micronutrient fertilizers. The invention provides a targeted, soil-adaptive nano-nutrient delivery approach offering improved nutrient-use efficiency, reduced leaching, and enhanced crop performance in challenging agro-climatic conditions."
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