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1989
Phytotron
was incorporated and registered under Companys Act as a
private limited company with two permanent promoter directors.
1990
First
time in India a Bioregulator PSR to enhance sucrose
percentage in sugarcane was developed and put for Technical
evaluation at the Deccan Sugar Research Institute (now VSI) at
Manjari, Pune, India. The results of the formulation are
encouraging.
1991
VSI
institutional trials were followed by multi-locational trials
of PSR, in three sugar factory plantations, covering total
areas of 1160 acres. To conduct aerial spraying of the designated
plots, a helicopter was put to service. This again was a unique
research trial first time in India, at such a large scale.
1992
a)
The trials on sugarcane product were repeated for the second
consecutive year to ascertain the results.
b)
New fruit ripener RASEEK was developed and put to research
trials in three Agricultural Universities.
1993
a)
Field trial and demonstrations started with fruit Ripener RASEEK in
Grape Growing areas of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
b)
A technical Presentation was made on the Phytotron-PSR New Sugarcane
sucrose enhancer at the Indian Sugar Millers, conference on Cane
Quality Improvement, held at Indian Sugarcane Research Institute,
Lucknow. The presentation was well received by the Industry and even
some trial orders were received by the company. However,
non-availability of enough aerial spraying equipment posed lot of
difficulty in conduct of further PSR demonstrations.
c)
Phytotron also initiated a research programme on NEEM based
products. First product to come out was PHYTONIM a formulation of
neem terpenoids.
1994 a)
Work was initiated on development of New Formulation of PSR to
overcome the application related problems.
b)
Phytotron came out with VININ first of its kind Gibberellic
Acid synergist and institutional trials were initiated at Tamilnadu
Agricultural University, Maduri campus.
1995
Product
launch of RASEEK, field trials and demonstrations of VININ were main
features of the year. Research trials were also on way for use of
RASEEK as a coffee fruit ripener. Phytotron developed yet another
product NIMITRON an Azateractin formulation from Neem, for as
an Insect Antifeedant.
1996 a)
Phytotron came out with its PSR-Granular formulation and
Field trials as well as Big Mill test were conducted. The project
finally reached to its successful stage from were the launch into
test market could be done in the coming years.
b)
Market launch of VININ in two important Grape Growing Districts of
Maharashtra was initiated with excellent response.
c)
Phytotron setup at Yelahanka its SSI unit, a pilot plant to
manufacture sufficient quantities of various products for field
trials and test marketing.
1997 a)
Company purchased Industrial land from KIADB at
Jigani, near Bangalore, and setup its first Marketing
Office in Maharashtra at Pimpalgaon near Nasik.
b)
PSR, VININ and RASEEK were now in the market. RASEEK trials
in coffee continued for the second year.
c)
Phytotron initiated its development work on PHYTOCHROME
Bioregulator.
1998
a)
Phytochrome formulation results were successful and field trials
were initiated. Research work was also under its way on another
equally important formulation PHYTOVIT, to combat the
problems related to crop losses due to various Environmental
Stresses as well as the Stress caused by Human abuse of its
agro-ecosystem.
b)
Phytotron setup a separate Research and Development facility at
J.P.NAGAR, Bangalore.
1999
a)
PHYTONIM a need based terpenoid formulation was test marketed in
Parts of Madhya Pradesh near Indore.
b)
Phytotron Research Center was awarded recognition by the Department
of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, as an approved center for
the Testing of Agricultural Inputs, namely Micro-fertilizers.
2000
a)
Phytotron started an ambitious project on Antiviral Drugs for
Control of Plant and animal viral diseases. This resulted in the
development of ZILLON an antiviral remedy that is effective
against, a predominantly found, large group of Gemminoid Viruses.
ZILLON has proved to be effective both as prophylactic as well as a
curative treatment against many DNA and RNA viruses.
B)
Phytotron also signed Strategic alliances for product promotion and
marketing with Hockley International, UK and Conatus Corporation,
USA.
Phytotron
has initiated steps to test market ZILLON in some important crop
areas largely plagued by viral disorders. Company is also now
expanding its market network to introduce its range of products in
different states of the country.
2001
a) Phytotron has initiated steps to test market ZILLON in some
important crop areas largely plagued by viral disorders. Company is
also now expanding its market network to introduce its range of
products in different states of the country.
b) A major multi-location PSR product demonstration program, as a
lead technology for “Cane Improvement”, was initiated by the Indian
Institute of Sugarcane Research (ICAR), Lucknow and supported by
World Bank.
2002
a) The World Bank funded at IIHR program on PSR went
its second year. The results of first successful year were presented
at International Sugar Technologists Association’s Conference, in
Australia.
b) To implement its vision and mission of taking the company to
international frontiers Phytotron initiated steps to setup on
overseas office in Toronto to cater to NAFTA markets. Many major
Agro-Companies have sent letters of intent
2003
a) Company initiated steps for product registration with Food
Inspection Agency of Canada to pave way for marketing its products
in the new territories.
b) Phytotron Research Center came out with yet another two new
products for field testing one fungicide KIRAN and one pesticide
DEBUG.
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