UAS Mandya Grows Tomato and Brinjal from Same Plant
The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Mandya has achieved a breakthrough in horticultural research by successfully growing both tomato and brinjal from the same plant. Scientists at the university have developed advanced grafting and hybridization techniques that allow two different crops to thrive on a single plant without compromising yield or quality.
This innovation could revolutionize space-efficient farming, particularly in urban areas and small farms, by maximizing land use and reducing cultivation costs. Researchers explained that the dual-crop plants require careful management of nutrients and pruning, but the overall benefits in productivity and resource efficiency are significant.
The university plans to conduct further trials to assess the long-term viability and disease resistance of these plants. Officials hope that this technique can be extended to other crop combinations in the future. Farmers and horticulturists have expressed keen interest, seeing potential for higher income and sustainable farming practices through this novel approach.
