For the commercialization of chilli hybrid CH 27(Chilli Parent Lines) in India, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has entered into an agreement with RR Seeds Agri-Tech (P) Ltd, Harihara, Davanagere (Karnataka).

Dr A.S. Dhatt, Head, Department of Vegetable Science, informed “As per the pact, good quality seed of chilli hybrid CH 27 will be produced and sold by RR Seeds Agro-Tech to ensure its easy availability to farmers across India.”

Dr Ashok Kumar, Director of Research, PAU and Dr Devarajaiah, Managing Director, RR Seeds Agri-Tech, signed the memorandum of agreement on behalf of their representative organizations. Dr Ashok Kumar applauded Dr S.K. Jindal and ADR, Dr M.S. Dhaliwal for successfully developing the chilli hybrid variety.

PAU has commercialized 28 technologies including products, seeds of hybrids etc. since 2012, revealed Dr S.S. Chahal, Technology Marketing and IPR Cell, PAU. Dr P.S. Aulakh, Additional Director, Extension was also present during the meeting.