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The Sun
04-07-2025
- Science
- The Sun
UTHM researchers develop organic plant booster via Agropreneur Madani
BATU PAHAT: A team of researchers from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) has successfully developed an organic plant booster called BootaniBoost under the Agropreneur Madani initiative. The project, led by the Department of Social Sciences, Centre for General Studies and Co-Curriculum, has produced 210 units of the product in collaboration with UTHM's adopted village. Prof Dr Abdul Rasid Abdul Razzaq, UTHM deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), highlighted that BootaniBoost uses effective microorganism technology to enhance plant growth naturally. 'This product can increase crop yields by up to 30% and improve disease resistance, making it suitable for vegetables, fruits, herbs, and ornamental plants,' he said. The Agropreneur Madani programme trained 26 participants in product development, packaging, and sales strategies. Zaili Saiman, head of the MADANI Community in Parit Jelutong, noted that the initiative not only fosters innovation but also empowers participants to become entrepreneurs by selling BootaniBoost and organic produce. The programme received support from Sri Gading MP Aminolhuda Hassan, the Industrial and Community Relations Centre (ICRC), Parit Jelutong JPKK, Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelotong, and the Batu Pahat District Agricultural Office. - Bernama
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Concord University Research Festival highlights student academics
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Students at Concord University are being recognized for their academic commitment as the school's annual Research Festival returned the week of Friday, April 18th, each spring by the university's Department of Social Sciences, the event gives students an opportunity to display their research in a discipline of their choosing. Concord University professor, Karen Griffee says the festival offers a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience that can benefit them as they continue their education or move into the professional world.'Part of the idea too is it gives them a chance to get that on their resume,' Griffee told 59News. 'It can really help with students who are wanting to get into grad school or go into a career in a particular field to say that they've done this.' This year's festival also featured a distinguished guest speaker, Dr. James Ingram, an Assistant Professor for the Department of Educational Specialties at North Arizona State University. As part of his keynote speech, Ingram touched on equitable outcomes for individuals with intellectual disabilities. With the valuable experience of this year's Research Festival under their belts, Concord students will have an additional edge as they continue their journeys toward success. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
