MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411095460 A) filed by Lovely Professional University on December 04, 2024, for Drip, Mulch, Thrive: Revolutionizing Okra Cultivation For Sustainability.
Inventors include Nitin Madan Changade; Vikas Sharma; Jatinder Singh; and Vikanksha.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for enhancing water efficiency and crop yield in okra cultivation through the integration of micro-irrigation and mulching techniques. The system includes a drip irrigation setup with adjustable irrigation levels (I1, I2, I3) and various mulching materials such as black plastic, silver plastic, paddy straw, soil mulch, and no mulch, designed to optimize soil moisture retention. Moisture sensors monitor soil conditions near the emitters, while reference evapotranspiration calculations adjust irrigation based on real-time weather data. This combination improves water use efficiency, enhances crop growth, and increases yield. The system also offers economic benefits, demonstrating high return on investment, making it a sustainable solution for water-scarce regions in agriculture. Dated this …….Day of November, 2024 Dr. Monica Gulati Registrar Lovely Professional University
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