Smart Seed Coating Technology

On 18th June 2026, the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, announced the development of an innovative biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology aimed at improving seed quality, enhancing crop establishment, and strengthening resilience against climatic and biological stresses.

What is Smart Seed Coating Technology?

  • It is an Indian-patented, biodegradable seed enhancement platform.
  • It replaces conventional single-purpose seed treatments with a multifunctional protective coating.

Why is this Technology Needed?

  • Agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to:
    • Climate change, erratic rainfall, and droughts.
    • Temperature extremes and soil degradation.
    • Emerging pest and disease threats.
    • Declining resource-use efficiency.
  • Since seed is the foundation of agricultural ....
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