11/11/2023
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ฒ๐บ๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป - ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
On November 09, 2023, the University Business Linkage (Technology Transfer Office) of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka signed a Technology License Agreement with Serendib Organic Holdings Private Limited. This marks another successful technology license agreement of the University and is aimed at enhancing university-industry collaboration in green pest management by exchanging state-of-the-art know-how, expertise, training, and commercialization endeavors, improving agricultural logistics and processes for farmers, and promoting regional economic development.
Lepidoptera pests pose a significant threat to paddy, maize, sugarcane, and vegetable plantations globally, causing extensive crop damage, reduced yields, and economic losses for farmers. The larvae's voracious feeding results in stunted growth, reduced photosynthesis, and increased susceptibility to diseases. This jeopardizes food security, livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural practices, necessitating urgent measures for effective pest management.
Dr. ADNT. Kumara, a senior lecturer from the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, addressed this challenge with his novel invention, Nanoemulsion Biopesticide Formulation. Harnessing plant essential oil extracts, the technology provides a groundbreaking, eco-friendly alternative to conventional insecticides. Its biodegradability, non-toxicity, and compatibility with integrated pest management promote sustainability. The formulation's unique features promise effective pest control while minimizing environmental impact, offering a significant advancement in environmentally conscious pest management for agriculture.
During this occasion, Serendib Organic Holdings Pvt Ltd, our esteemed industry partner, was officially conferred the license for the production, marketing, and sale of the Nanoemulsion Biopesticide Formulation. Further, the company played a pivotal role in advancing field trials and further enhancing the product.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) A. Rameez, Vice-Chancellor of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and the event was attended by various dignitaries, including the Deans of the Faculties/UBL Advisory Board, Bursar, Director โ OTS, Director โ UBL, Head of the Departments, the Inventor Dr. ADNT. Kumara, UBL Faculty Coordinators, Academia, UBL Officials and the Industry Representatives.
