Before the first sprays
Getting ready for the trials
Preparation before the field trials began.
Field trialsField trials 2026
Photos from our 2026 multi-location trials under controlled supervision: tomato, potato, wheat, rice, orchard fruits, spices and cucurbits.
- 13trial events
- 124photos
- Jan–Oct2026
- 2states
Highlights
No phytotoxicity observed
Assessments on 3 March and 3 April 2026 showed healthy development of tomato, potato and wheat with no phytotoxicity.
Two rice varieties side by side
At Ambala, we tested PB1121, a variety highly susceptible to fungal disease, alongside PR126.
Many crops, many sites
Paddy, litchi, citrus, mango, pomegranate, guava, ornamentals, spices and cucurbits across Punjab and Haryana.
January to April 2026
15 January 2026
Tomato trial: first spray
First spray on tomato, in the greenhouse and in the field.
7 February 2026
Wheat trial: second spray
Second spray on the wheat trial.
3 March 2026
Healthy tomato, no phytotoxicity
Assessment of the tomato trial: healthy plants with no phytotoxicity.
No phytotoxicity
3 April 2026
Healthy tomato, potato and wheat
Assessment with the trial team: healthy development without phytotoxicity on tomato, potato and wheat.
No phytotoxicity
June to October 2026
11 June 2026
Rice field visit before sowing
Ambala, Haryana
Field visit before seed sowing for the rice trial.
4–6 July 2026
Rice seed sowing
Ambala, Haryana
Two varieties sown side by side: PB1121, which is highly susceptible to fungal disease, and PR126.
28 July 2026
Rice field before spraying
Ambala, Haryana
Crop stand before spraying.
26 August 2026
Field spray: paddy, fruits and ornamentals
Field spray on paddy, fruits and ornamental plants.
7 September 2026
Field spray: orchards, spices and more
Field spray on paddy, fruits, ornamentals and spices, including litchi, citrus, mango, pomegranate and guava.
14 September 2026
Field spray follow-up
Follow-up on paddy, fruits, ornamentals and spices.
25 September & 5 October 2026
Cucurbit trial: first sprays
Sangrur, Punjab
Cucumber, winter melon and water gourd: first spray after sowing on 25 September, then a field spray on 5 October.
10 & 15 October 2026
Cucurbit trial: assessment and second spray
Sangrur, Punjab
Assessment on 10 October, second spray on 15 October.
Many photos carry the GPS-camera stamp recorded in the field.
Questions about the trials?
For trial details and observations, contact our team.