MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611095889 A) filed by Sharda University on August 07, 2026, for A Method For Increasing Alkaloid Yields In C. Roseus.
Inventors include Ramesh Joshi; Hussaini Umara Bulakarima; Amarjeet Yadav; Shivani Singh; Ibrahim Baba Shehu; and Prashasti Singh.
The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT A METHOD FOR INCREASING ALKALOID YIELDS IN C. ROSEUS The present invention provides a method for increasing the yields of alkaloids, Vincristine and Vinblastine in Catharanthus roseus plants by treating the plants with an elicitor within pre-determined time periods. The elicitor is salicylic acid solution and the predetermined time period ranges from 24 to 72 hours. The combined approach of the optimum concentration of the elicitor and the predetermined time period result in improved yields of Vincristine and Vinblastine in C. roseus.
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