Global award for Bio-insecticide
January 16 , 2023
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- A research intern from ICRISAT, Sarvesh Prabhu, from Hyderabad, won third prize at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Atlanta, US.
- He was awarded in the biochemistry category for developing cost-effective bio-insecticide.
- This insecticide is made from leaves of Ramphal or ‘Bullock’s Heart’.
- Traditionally, extracts of this plant have been used to treat dysentery.
- Bio-insecticide on the other hand cost between Rs.750 to 1,000 and are eco-friendly.
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