RICEACT and JIVORA: Crystal Crop’s New Rice and Cotton Products
Why in the news
Crystal Crop Protection Limited (CCPL) introduced two research-based products: RICEACT for paddy weeds and JIVORA for sucking pests in cotton.
Key facts
| Feature | RICEACT | JIVORA |
|---|---|---|
| Crop | Rice | Cotton |
| Targets | Grasses, sedges, broadleaf weeds | Whiteflies, jassids, aphids |
| Timing | Early post-emergence | 2nd and 3rd sprays |
| Expected reach | About 3 lakh hectares | 4.5-5 lakh farmers |
- RICEACT mode of action: absorbed by roots and foliage; blocks the ALS enzyme.
- Uses: transplanted and wet direct-seeded rice; lowers labour costs.
Business impact
- Herbicide segment up 8%, insecticide segment up 7%.
- Market growth from $2.59 billion (2025) to $3.21 billion (2030), a CAGR of 4.35%.
Exam angle
- Enzyme inhibited: acetolactate synthase (ALS).
- Company: CCPL.