MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411095502 A) filed by Lovely Professional University on December 04, 2024, for A Novel Plant Based Organic Paste To Control Papery Bark Disease In Apple.

Inventors include Nishant Thakur; Parveen Verma; and Rupinder Singh.

The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic paste formulation for controlling papery bark disease in apple trees, caused by Stereum purpureum. The paste is made from a blend of plant-based extracts, including neem oil, garlic, turmeric, eucalyptus, aloe vera, and basil, each chosen for their antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The formulation effectively inhibits fungal growth, promotes bark healing, and prevents the spread of the disease. This eco-friendly, non-toxic solution offers an alternative to chemical treatments, ensuring the health of the apple tree while being safe for the environment, beneficial insects, and humans. The paste is applied directly to affected areas of the tree and can be used preventively or as a treatment during the growing season. Dated this …….Day of November, 2024 Dr. Monica Gulati Registrar Lovely Professional University

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