Nano-sulphur can boost India's mustard yields by 20-30%: TERI scientist

Field research by TERI shows nano-sulphur can push mustard yield by 25-30 per cent similar to genetically modified DMH-11 trials but by using conventional varieties

Can extensive use of nano sulphur solve India’s perennial problem of low oilseed yields, which is a major hindrance in the country’s journey towards self-sufficiency?

 

Well, scientists from TERI claim it can.

 

TERI scientists claim that the nano sulphur developed by them increases yield of mustard by 30-40 per cent from 1,156 kilogram (kg) per acre (with regular practice) to 1,559 kg per acre (around 3.7 tonnes per hectare) and increases oil content by 28-30 per cent.

 

DMH-11, the genetically-modified mustard, increases average per hectare yield by 10-40 per cent in various multi-site trials conducted so far.

 

Existing mustard varieties