Somani Kanak Seedz Signs MoA with IARI for Licensing of Pusa TOLCV Tomato Hybrid 8
14 May 2025, New Delhi: In a major development aimed at enhancing tomato cultivation in India, Somani Kanak Seedz Private Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, to license the Pusa TOLCV Tomato Hybrid 8.
This advanced tomato hybrid has been developed by Dr. Zakir Hussain, Principal Scientist, Division of Vegetable Science, IARI, and Dr. P.K. Singh, Principal Scientist and Head, Division of Plant Exploration and Germplasm Collection, NBPGR.
The signing ceremony was attended by Kamal Somani, Managing Director, Somani Kanak Seedz Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, IARI; Dr. Viswanathan Chinnusamy, Joint Director (Research), IARI; and Dr. Akriti Sharma, In-charge, ZTM & BPD Unit, IARI.
Pusa TOLCV Hybrid 8 is noted for its strong resistance to Tomato Leaf Curl Virus (TOLCV) — one of the most significant threats to tomato production in India. The variety also promises higher yield potential and superior fruit quality, making it a promising choice for farmers nationwide.
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