Solan, March 1 -- Stressing upon the significance of translating scientific discoveries into scalable, farmer-ready technologies, Dr. R. Sarada Jayalakshmi Devi, Vice Chancellor of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, today said that the role of fungal biopesticides and eco-friendly chemical protection in modern agriculture, noting that recent advancements have focused on biodegradable compounds with improved target specificity and reduced toxicity.
She was addressing the participants at two-day National Symposium on 'Synergies for Sustainability: Fostering Academia-Industry Collaboration in Plant Health Management' commenced at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni - Solan.
She also emphasised the urgent need...