The Indian Institute of Plant Research (IIVR) in Varanasi has developed a technique through which
and it receives the name of ‘Pomato’.
Pomato was developed last year and IIVR scientists have been trying to further improve the quality and quantity of it.
What is Brimate?
Scientists have now succeeded in growing eggplant on Pomato plant and this is aptly called ‘brimate’.
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Chilies are also grown at the Brimato plant.
Scientist Dr. Anant Kumar said it took five years of research to develop the new multiple varieties.
“Each Pomato plant can produce up to two kilograms of tomatoes and 600 grams of potatoes. The bottom layer of soil is for potatoes and the top layers for tomatoes. Similarly, the extra layers are used to grow eggplants and chili peppers. These plants They can be grown in pots and are ideal for homes.”
He said the scientists were working on growing other vegetables like cucumber, gourd and bitter gourd together in one pot.
He further said that for larger growing areas, these plants are grafted into the soil but take longer to be ready for use.
“The eggplant takes about 25 days to be ready to pluck, while the tomato takes 22 days,” he said.
Source: IANS
