Nano Sulphur
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: BS
Context: TERI scientists have developed nano sulphur that significantly boosts mustard yield by 30–40%, offering a viable solution to India’s chronic low oilseed productivity.
About Nano Sulphur:
• What is Nano Sulphur? A nano-formulation of sulphur applied via foliar spray to improve nutrient uptake and crop yield. It uses plant-growth promoting bacteria for eco-friendly, enzyme-driven nutrient delivery.
• A nano-formulation of sulphur applied via foliar spray to improve nutrient uptake and crop yield.
• It uses plant-growth promoting bacteria for eco-friendly, enzyme-driven nutrient delivery.
• Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
• Key Features: Enhances yield: Boosts mustard production by 30–40% (up to 3.7 tonnes/ha). Increases oil content: Raises oil content by 28–30%. Replaces 50% traditional sulphur: Cuts input cost and dependency on bulky sulphur fertilisers. Efficient absorption: 90–100% availability through foliar application vs. 10–15% in conventional forms. Non-leaching: Prevents nutrient loss in sandy or compact soils.
• Enhances yield: Boosts mustard production by 30–40% (up to 3.7 tonnes/ha).
• Increases oil content: Raises oil content by 28–30%.
• Replaces 50% traditional sulphur: Cuts input cost and dependency on bulky sulphur fertilisers.
• Efficient absorption: 90–100% availability through foliar application vs. 10–15% in conventional forms.
• Non-leaching: Prevents nutrient loss in sandy or compact soils.
• Significance: Economic gain: Farmers can earn up to ₹12,000/acre in additional revenue. Soil health: Addresses sulphur deficiency in 41–45% of Indian soils, especially in major oilseed-producing states (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh). Sustainability: Completely green formulation with biological agents, unlike chemical-based nano urea or Supports self-sufficiency: Offers a sustainable alternative to GM crops like DMH-11 without regulatory hurdles.
• Economic gain: Farmers can earn up to ₹12,000/acre in additional revenue.
• Soil health: Addresses sulphur deficiency in 41–45% of Indian soils, especially in major oilseed-producing states (MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh).
• Sustainability: Completely green formulation with biological agents, unlike chemical-based nano urea or
• Supports self-sufficiency: Offers a sustainable alternative to GM crops like DMH-11 without regulatory hurdles.