PAU Research Evaluation Committee approved two recommendations of PHPTC: The scientists of the Centre designed a plastic crate (10 Kg capacity) and CFB box (5 Kg capacity) for the packing of tomato. They also standardized a protocol for drying of bitter gourd.

PAU, Research Evaluation Committee in its 261 meeting held on 23-05-2017 approved following recommendation for commercial adoption by farmers and entrepreneurs:

1. Plastic crate (10 Kg) and CFB box (5 Kg) for packaging of tomato: The plastic crate of internal size 465 mm x 290 mm x 140 mm can hold about 10 kg of tomato, while corrugated fiber board box of internal size 335 mm x 215 mm x 185 mm (3-5 ply) can carry 5 kg tomato for distant and domestic marketing.

2. Technology for drying of bitter gourd: Bitter gourd slices of 1-2 cm thickness can be optimally dried with acceptable quality at 65 °C/2 h; 55°C/8 h followed by equilibration at ambient conditions (35-40°C).