The team proposes developing seed balls infused with nano fertilizers to provide seeds with nutrients and protect against infections. The seed balls would be prepared by coating polymer seeds with bio waste and nano fertilizers. This would help improve germination rates and increase crop yields and nutrition in poor soils while reducing pesticide and herbicide use. The team from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology includes four physics students and is mentored by a faculty member with experience in developing anti-microbial agents.

1. Basic Details of the Team and
Problem Statement
Ministry/Organization Name/Student Innovation:
Seed ball infused with Nano fertilizers
PS Code:
Problem Statement Title: Agriculture, Food Teach, & Rural
development (1478)
Team Name: Eco Friendly Innovators
Team Leader Name: SUBRAMANIAN SM
Institute Code (AISHE):
Institute Name: Sathyabama institute of science and technology
Theme Name: Synthesis of seed ball using polymer coated
Seed with bio waste and Nano Fertilizer

2. Idea/Approach Detail
IDEA:
The idea of the project is to develop seed balls infused with
nano fertilizer to express inbuilt resistance against anti-
microbial infections.
The Seed ball is prepared by sowing the seeds in an
appropriate distance to enhance the growth.
Process of flow chart related to our idea
Technology stack:
⮚ Nanotechnology green synthesis is the use of biological
systems, such as plants and microorganisms, to synthesize
nanomaterials in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
⮚ We use Nano-biofertilizer is a type of fertilizer that uses
nanoparticles to deliver nutrients to plants in a more efficient
and effective way than traditional fertilizers.

3. Idea/Approach
Details
Use Cases
⮚ Improving crop yields in areas with poor soil quality:
Nano fertilizers can help to improve soil quality and provide
crops with the nutrients they need to grow, even in poor soil
conditions.
⮚ Reducing the use of pesticides and herbicides: Nano
fertilizers can help to protect crops from diseases and pests,
reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides.
⮚ Protecting crops from anti-microbial infections: The nano
fertilizer can be infused with anti-microbial agents to help
protect crops from infections.
⮚ Improving the nutritional value of crops: Nano fertilizers
could help to improve the nutritional value of the crops and
make them more nutritious for consumers.
⮚ Increasing the shelf life of crops: Nano fertilizers can be
used to help crops retain their nutrients and freshness for
longer. This could help to increase the shelf life of crops and
reduce food waste.
Dependencies / Show stopper here
⮚ Seed balls infused with nano fertilizer can help
to improve the germination rate of seeds and
increase seedling survival.
⮚ It can help to improve the root system of plants,
making them more drought-tolerant.
⮚ This would help to increase the biomass of
plants, which can lead to increased carbon
sequestration.
⮚ It can help to improve food security in
developing countries by increasing crop yields
and reducing crop losses to pests and diseases.

4. Team Member Details
Team Leader Name: SUBRAMANIAN SM
M.Sc. Physics 2 nd Year
Team Member 1 Name: SANGEETHA V
M.Sc. Physics 2 nd Year
Team Member 2 Name: KEERTHANA SN
M.Sc. Physics 2 nd Year
Team Member 3 Name: YOGESHWARAN A
M.Sc. Physics 2 nd Year
Team Mentor Name: DR. SUDHA UTHAMAN
Category: Academic Expertise: (Development of Anti-Microbial agents) Domain experience 7+Years