Q. E-crop, a crop simulation model-based device, was developed by which one of the following institute?
Answer:
Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Notes: E-Crop, a crop simulation model, offers growers SMS advice on water and nutrient needs. Developed by Santhosh Mithra of CTCRI, Kerala, it received a patent from the Indian Patent Office retroactively from 2014. Farmers utilize the 'krihi kruthya' app to record and transmit soil moisture data to the server for analysis. This innovative device aids farmers in optimizing water and nutrient management for enhanced crop yields.