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Medium Pressing Tool for Uniform Polytray Filling in Tobacco Seedling Production

Tobacco
Seedlings
Polytrays,
Labour-Saving
ICAR-CTRI
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overview

The Medium Pressing Tool developed by ICAR-CTRI enables uniform compaction of coir-pith growth medium in polytrays, replacing manual filling, which is slow, uneven, and labor-intensive. This simple wooden device with rubber corks ensures consistent cavity formation, supporting faster, healthier, and disease-free FCV tobacco seedling production while reducing drudgery in nurseries.

  • 9

    TRL

  • 140

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 1

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Uniform filling –Ensures disease-free healthy seedlings.
  • Labour-saving –Simple design reduces manual effort.
  • Farmer-friendly –Lightweight, durable, and ready-to-use device.

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr.M.Sheshu Madhav

Director, ICAR CTRI

directorctri[at]gmail[dot]com

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