SCMS Institute of Biotechnology develops process for producing White Steviol – ‘Sweetener of the future’

A team of scientists headed by Dr.C.Mohankumar, Director, SCMS Institute for Bioscience and Biotech Research and Development (SIBB-R&D) has developed a process for producing white steviol powder, a potential natural sweetener, from mature Stevia leaves. The process is economical and reliable. The processing protocol has been filed for Indian patent as no. 1436/CHE/2007.
Stevia rebaudiana, popularly [...]

SCMS Institute of Biotechnology to collaborate with Curtin University, Australia

Dr.Zora Singh, Professor of Horticulture, Division of Science and Engineering, Curtin University of Technology, the largest University of West Australia, had visited SCMS Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology Research and Development (SIBB-R&D) on November 26 and had detailed discussions with Prof.Pradeep P.Thevannoor, Director, SCMS Group, Prof.Pramod P. Thevannoor, Director, SCMS Group and Dr. C.Mohankumar, Director, [...]