MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611004450 A) filed by Dr. Preenon Bagchi; Ashwini Sharma; Yogita Tiwari; Kritika Sharma; Dr. Mohammad Akram Khan; Dr. Vidya Shaktawat; Dr. Ganga Singh; Dr. Rajendra Kumar Vairagi; and Dr. Priyanka Ameta, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Jan. 16, for 'identification of functional snps regulating water storage in cactus (opuntia ficus-indica and hylocereus undatus) varieties from jaisalmer and their translational potential for enhancing drought tolerance, productivity and market value in major crops.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. Preenon Bagchi; Ashwini Sharma; Yogita Tiwari; Kritika Sharma; Dr. Mohammad Akram Khan; Dr. Vidya Shaktawat; Dr. Ganga Singh; Dr. Rajendr...