Gingerol product from KAU’s ginger variety ‘Karthika’ gets patent
Gingerol product from KAU’s ginger variety ‘Karthika’ gets patent The Hindu
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The Kerala Agricultural University Receives Indian Patent for Gingerol Product
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has been granted an Indian patent in collaboration with Arjuna Natural Private Ltd., Aluva, for the development of a stable gingerol product. The product is derived from the ginger variety Karthika, which was released by the KAU. Ginger has various applications in traditional medicine, as well as in the nutraceutical and health food industries. Gingerol, the most potent and pharmacologically active compound found in ginger, possesses several beneficial properties such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, gastroprotective, cardiotonic, and antihepatotoxic activities. However, the industry faces challenges related to the low recovery of gingerol from raw materials and the instability of gingerol in the final product.
Stable Gingerol Product with High Purity
The ginger variety Karthika developed by the KAU has good purity for the development of a stable product with 8-9% gingerol content. The patent has been granted for a dry gingerol product in powder form and for the process of developing the product for a period of 20 years starting from May 17, 2018. This new product can rectify the problems faced by the industry and reduce the cost of production for standardized gingerol composition.
Market Potential and Sustainable Development Goals
If commercialized, the developed product can be used as a nutraceutical/pharmaceutical ingredient, which has high market potential both in India and abroad. The ginger variety Karthika opens up significant opportunities for agripreneurs. To commercialize the product, bulk quantities of pesticide-free dry ginger of the Karthika variant are required. This patent creates entrepreneurship opportunities such as the production of planting material, quality dry ginger without pesticide residue, and value-added products. The commercialization of this product will provide a sustainable income for farmers, self-help groups (SHGs), farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and startups involved in the production process. This aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of promoting sustainable agriculture, ensuring good health and well-being, and fostering economic growth and decent work.
Collaborative Research and Institute-Industry Partnership
This patent is the result of a collaborative research project undertaken by the KAU and Arjuna Natural, a leading manufacturer of plant-based active compounds. The project received funding from the Department of Biotechnology and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council of the Indian government. This patent marks the first institute-industry partnership research patent for the KAU. The scientists involved in the development of the product include Merina Benny and Benny Antony from Arjuna Natural Private Ltd., as well as Samuel Mathew, P.A. Nazeem, and E.V. Nybe from the KAU.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
- Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
- Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services (defined as the average coverage of essential services based on tracer interventions that include reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and service capacity and access).
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including by 2030 encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending.
- Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP.
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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. | Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size. |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. | Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services (defined as the average coverage of essential services based on tracer interventions that include reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and service capacity and access). |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including by 2030 encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending. | Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP. |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to the following SDGs:
– SDG 2: Zero Hunger
– SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
– SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
– SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets identified are:
– Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers.
– Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including access to quality essential health-care services and medicines.
– Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research and technological capabilities in industrial sectors.
– Target 12.2: Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
– Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services.
– Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP.
– Indicator 12.2.1: Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP.
These indicators can be used to track and measure progress towards achieving the identified targets.
Note: The specific information from the article supporting the analysis has been referenced in the table and explanations above.
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Source: thehindu.com
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