VRIKSHA AGRO VENTURES SHIDOCOAT. Maximizing the potential of a seed

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1 VRIKSHA AGRO VENTURES SHIDOCOAT TM Maximizing the potential of a seed

2 TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN SEED ENHANCEMENT

3 ABOUT US Vriksha Agro Ventures is an agricultural research and development firm based out of Coimbatore, India. The organization works towards developing ingenious and bespoke technology solutions to address the challenges faced by farmers and the farming community at a larger level and detailed scope. Vriksha parallelly works towards ensuring that such technologies are sustainable in nature and would reap long term benefits for farmers. This vision has motivated us to identify some of the core challenges that farmers battle with at a very basic level. To proceed with this approach in the right direction we strongly believed that the primary endurance was to address issues faced with SEEDS, as they form the very life of the plant. SHIDOCOAT TM is an offspring of this idea and it focuses on offering TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN SEED ENHANCEMENT SOLUTIONS. Such an approach enables us to deliver and commit to nurturing seeds through definitive, ground-breaking & bespoke seed enhancement solutions that shall benefit the industry and the farming community as a whole.

4 SHIDOCOAT TM OFFERS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Coating Solutions: This treatment aims at increasing germination rate of seeds & improving seedling vigour. This technology also aims at promptly increasing the shelf life of seeds by ensuring that the coating applied to the seeds address the challenge of seed dormancy, that is caused because of exposure of seeds to external pathogenic and moisture conditions. Shidocoat TM coating solutions are provided as custom made solutions based on client needs. We provide, CROP SPECIFIC COATING SOLUTIONS GENERIC COATING SOLUTIONS Crop Specific solutions have been formulated based on understanding the characteristics of each seed family. The active ingredients and formulation of the treatment/ coating solutions have been meticulously chosen in such a manner that It amplifies the characteristic of the seed, working alongside the seed s innate mechanism. Offers overall immunity enhancement for the seed by understanding and addressing the specific microbial contaminations that deteriorate the capability of the seed. Generic coating solutions are recommended when clients prefer to use the formulation as a mere binding agent that shall be used to seal the different applied treatments (fungicide & pesticide) they wish to apply to seed. Such solutions serve as very strong binding agents, helping in, Improved Imbibition Rate Extended Shelf Life Priming Solutions: Priming is an effective method of regulating germination by managing the temperature and seed moisture content, in order to maximize the seed s potential. SHIDOCOAT TM advises & implements Hydro priming with crop enrichment nutrients to shorten the germination period through focused and crop specific Priming solutions. Through such practices our products aim to Increase 1 2 population Provide uniformity 4 5 in crop stand Fasten speed of emergence Help Withstand drought condition 3 Enable earlier canopy development

5 VRIKSHA R&D The Vriksha R&D team constitutes of young talent that focuses on establishing technologies that are bespoke and ingenious by nature. The need to create technologies in a manner that is highly sustainable is the determination the team works with. The essential elements of effort, talent & ethics going hand in hand are of high value to the team as their professional mantra. The team is trained to take up closely and understand the approach and mindset of farmers and the agricultural community in order to update ourselves with the challenges faced by the community and address the same at the need of the hour. The team has a great understanding of the concept of SEEDS and how they work. We strongly believe that the potential of the seed can be maximized through treatment/coating technologies that would address the seed enhancement avenues through external application. Distinct efforts are taken to comprehend and incorporate each and every step of the research process, to formulate best and bespoke solutions, on analysing diverse factors of seed characteristics and abiotic elements. METHODS OF ING: Our methods of testing are regulated & abide by ISTA (2013) standards: Research and Development Methodologies: GERMINATION 1. Paper Medium / Roll Towel Between Paper Method Top of the Paper Method 2. Sand Medium Standard method Low WHC- Drought Stress 3. Soil/Coir Medium Raised Bed Method Protray Method VIGOUR 1. Paper Piercing Test 2. Brick Gravel Test 3. Cold test SEED HEALTH 1. Blotter Test D Test 3. Agar Plate Test VIABILITY, STORABILITY & MECHANICAL INJURY 1. Tz-Test 2. Accelerated Ageing Test 3. FeCl2 Test

6 WHAT SHIDOCOAT TM DOES? Uncoated / Seeds Imbibition SHIDOCOAT TM TREATED SEEDS Advanced Imbibition External Supply of Hydro-philic substances in SHIDOCOAT TM formulation enhances the speed of germination. Enzyme Activation Reserve Mobilization Additional Enzymatic Activation Germination Promotor s in SHIDOCOAT TM formulation increase Enzyme activation process. Assist Reserve Mobilization SHIDOCOAT TM assist Reserve Mobilization process by the way of external supply of crop specific food source. Radicle & plumule protrution Advanced Radicle & Plumule Protrution Advance and Vital germination Processes helps to early vigours seedling development. HOW DOES SHIDOCOAT WORK TO IMPROVE GERMINATION & SEED VIABILITY? TM SHIDOCOAT TM formulations are incorporated in such a manner that positively adjusts the imbibition and germination capacity of the seed based on its innate nature, without altering any of its natural genetic characteristics. They can confer temperature-sensitive water permeability to seeds or affect gaseous exchange. By this it controls the timing of seed germination and seedling emergence. These results observed effectively with medium and low vigour lots, as they alter the below mentioned capacities of the seeds to a permeable upper maximum. Hence such effects result in increased germination and better vigour.

7 HOW ARE CHALLENGES FACED? IMBIBITION Water-related problems in agricultural systems generally results in low or reduced germination rates. Our coating material includes Hydro Absorbents to overcome these problems by the way of increasing the imbibition rate of seeds through hydrophilic substances. Enzymatic breakdown of starch, protein and lipids during germination suggests a major influence on ENZYME ACTIVATION the seed germination metabolism during phase II of germination (the first 48H of seed germination). Our formulations enhance this process by providing germination promoting substances. Thus, the major enzymes involved in carbohydrate and protein metabolism are activated through the external stimuli provided by formulation as well. Mobilization efficiency varies during seed storage/longevity period. The most important factor that causes loss of germination is decrease in the activity of enzymes. Degradation and inactivation of enzymes due to changes in their macromolecular structures. Enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase and glutathione reductase are drastically reduced in aged seeds. The general decrease in enzyme activity in the seed lowers the respiratory capacity, which in turn lowers both the RESERVE MOBILIZATION energy (ATP) and assimilates supply of the germinating seed. Therefore, several changes in the enzyme macro-molecular structure may contribute to their lowered germination efficiency. SHIDOCOAT TM contains the properties of selective antioxidants and a cocktail of growth stimulating substances, which can considerably obstruct the activity of hyper active free radicals which can cause extensive damages by cross linking and denaturing the macro-molecules within the cellular system. This in-turn promotes seedling vigour and vitality through production of healthier root system which helps the plant by facilitating better nutrient uptake. When the above-mentioned factors are ascertained, the plant tends to develop an innate immunity to abiotic stress.

8 BENEFITS Enhances 1 2 invigouration/vitality. Focused assistance to rich secondary root formation. 3 4 (Shidocoat TM radicle growth stimulants) Renders assistance to abiotic stress. (Shidocoat TM helps to improve emergence under challenging conditions-with external assistances to germination process) Hinders seed deterioration through Anti oxidant properties. ( Shidocoat TM hinders the free radical formation and slows down deterioration process ) 5 Improves average shelf life, hence maintaining viable germination rate relative to control. 6 Dynamic improvement in germination rate on low vigour seed lots. 7 More visibility in field. NORMAL CONTROL SHIDOCOAT TM

9 FIELD CROPS : MAIZE Germination -80 % Vigour index ZEA V69 Germination -93 % Vigour index Direct vigour test Germination -71 % Vigour index -920 ZEA V69 Germination -81 % Vigour index Seed Health test Infection -90 % ZEA V69 Infection - 2-5% PARTICULARS GERMINATION DIRECT VIGOUR BRICK GRAVEL SEED HEALTH GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX % INFECTION CONTROL ZEA V Direct Vigour Test (Brick gravel-germination% ) % Infection 65 ZEA-V69 0

10 FIELD CROPS : COTTON 1 Germination -82 % Vigour index GOSSY - V212 Germination -94 % Vigour index Direct vigour test Germination -55 % Vigour index -682 Seed Health test Infection -70 % GOSSY - V212 Germination -72 % Vigour index -875 GOSSY - V212 Infection - 10 % 5 7 PARTICULARS CONTROL GOSSY - V212 GERMINATION DIRECT VIGOUR BRICK GRAVEL SEED HEALTH GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX % INFECTION Direct Vigour Test (Brick gravel-germination% ) % Infection 50 GOSSY -V212 0

11 FIELD CROPS : PADDY Germination -72 % Vigour index ORYZAN - V135 Germination -88 % Vigour index PARTICULARS CONTROL GERMINATION GERMINATION % 72 VIGOUR INDEX 88 ORYZAN - V Vigour Index 50 ORYZAN-V

12 VEGETABLES : HOT PEPPER Germination -94 % Vigour index -988 CAPSI V666 Germination -100 % Vigour index Direct Vigour Test (Cold Test) Germination -30 % Vigour index -219 CAPSI V666 Germination -52 % Vigour index -395 PARTICULARS GERMINATION DIRECT VIGOUR (COLD ) GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX CONTROL CAPSI V CAPSI - V Direct Vigour Test (Cold Test-Germination% ) Vigour Index

13 VEGETABLES : GOURDS 1 Germination -80 % Vigour index -984 CUCURBITS V747 Germination -93 % Vigour index Seed Health test Infection -85 % CUCURBITS V747 Infection - 4% PARTICULARS GERMINATION SEED HEALTH GERMINATION % VIGOUR INDEX % INFECTION CONTROL CUCURBITS-V Germination % Infection % Vigour Index CUCURBITS-V747 Disclaimer: 1) The results displayed for these crops have been tested under ISTA (2013) standards & been observed under Vriksha Lab conditions, abiding to ISTA regulations. 2) The five crops mentioned above have been displayed for the understanding of our clients. Data for all the crops that SHIDOCOAT TM can be used on, are available in our website.

14 * SHIDOCOAT TM OFFERS CUSTOM-MADE & CLIENT SPECIFIC TREATMENT SOLUTIONS

15 VRIKSHA AGRO VENTURES SHIDOCOAT Maximizing the potential of a seed TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN SEED ENHANCEMENT FIELD CROPS TM Crop Title VEGETABLES Crop Formulation Code 9 Okra ABEL - V45 10 Tomato LYCO - V Chillies/Hot pepper Capsicum CAPSI - V Brinjal MELONGENA - V144 Ridge gourd S.No Crop Formulation Code 1 Maize ZEA-V69 13 Bitter gourd Snake gourd Sponge gourd CUCURBITS - V747 2 Cotton GOSSY - V212 Ash gourd Bajra Pumpkin 3 Jowar MILLETS -V444 Ragi 14 Water melon Musk melon MELON - V90 4 Wheat TRITICUM - V125 5 Paddy ORYZAN -V135 Black gram 15 Ice box MELON PLUS - V Beet root BEET - V81 17 Carrot CAROTA - V18 6 Green gram Bengal gram PULSES - V123 Radish Cauliflower Red gram Cabbage 7 Soybean MAXX-V42 18 Knol khol COLEGRE -V77 Castor Palak Groundnut Coriander 8 Mustard OMEGA-V5 Peas Sunflower 19 Cucumber CUCURMIS - V432 Gingelly 20 Onion ALLI-V07

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