MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411095498 A) filed by Lovely Professional University on December 04, 2024, for Ecofertpesti-Weed-Suppressing: Nature'S Mulch, Earth'S Delight.

Inventors include Jatinder Singh; Vandana Chabra; and Mukhtiar Singh.

The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable agricultural sheet made from a blend of water hyacinth, rice straw, and castor plant residues. This sheet provides a sustainable solution to improve soil fertility by gradually releasing essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, as it decomposes. The materials are processed, blended in a specific ratio, ...