Litchi Man of India's Motorized Girdling Tool Patented: Boosts Fruit Size, Sweetness, Yield

• Dr. Manendra Kumar's 'Motorized Girdling Tool for Litchi Orchard' receives patent from Government of India.
• The tool enhances litchi quality and yield by making uniform, controlled-depth cuts, minimizing tree damage.
• Girdling, a horticultural technique, accumulates carbohydrates in branches and fruits, improving size, sweetness, and reducing fruit drop.
• Optimal girdling time is October-November, before flowering, for litchi trees 10-12 years or older.
• This innovation is expected to provide economic benefits to farmers and strengthen Muzaffarpur litchi's global identity.

Why It Matters: Dr. Manendra Kumar's patented motorized girdling tool promises to revolutionize litchi farming, boosting quality and yield.