Jitendra Singh unveils new lotus variety ‘Namoh 108’: Minister of Science Jitendra Singh, launched “NBRI Namoh 108”, a unique variety of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with 108 petals, in Lucknow.
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It was developed by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow
Jitendra Singh also introduced apparel made from lotus fibre and perfume ‘Frotus’. The perfume is extracted from lotus flowers and was developed by NBRI, and the Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre
