IISR to commercialize bio- control technology to DSCL group of sugar mills

The technology of bio-control of diseases and insect-pests in sugarcane crop would be transferred by Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR), Lucknow to DSCL group of sugar industries in Hardoi and Lakhimpur Kheri districts of Uttar Pradesh. For this, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between IISR, Lucknow and DSCL group of sugar industries. Under the MOU, IISR will help in establishing bio-control laboratories in sugar mill command areas and also supply basic culture of Trichoderma and Trichograma for multiplication. IISR, Lucknow will also provide training to the staff of DSCL group of sugar industries on the aspect of bio-control. Thereafter, IISR Scientists will also monitor the development of diseases and insect-pests of the area by visiting the cane command area of these sugar mills.  

Dr. R.L.Yadav, Director, IISR, Lucknow handing over a copy of the signed MOU to the representative/cane advisor of DSCL group of sugar mills

Authorized signatory

(Incharge Research Coordination & Management Unit)