The patented product developed by a team of IISR scientists is used for spices cultivation, vegetable cultivation and other crops The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has received a patent for novel method of storing and delivering microbes through biocapsules. The institute submitted an application seeking a patent for this in 2013. The patent was issued for the method after detailed examination and analysis of the technology developed by the IISR scientists. The technology was developed by a team including M Anandraj, R Dinesh and Y K Bini. Microbial organisms The bio-capsules are formulated with the help of microbial organisms, said J Rema, Director, IISR. Apart from improving soil quality and environmental conditions, the use of bio-capsules will also help to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, she said.