Jayram Rana, a young biochemist from Ambagaon village under Kantamala block in Boudh district, has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records by producing the largest arum leaf.
The 30-year-old youth has produced the leaf by using a unique technique of farming.
As per reports, Rana had found an arum while roaming in forests; and he grew it near the well of his house through a technique applying biochemical fertiliser.
His efforts yielded him positive result after he successfully grew a giant arum leaf with 25 inch length and 29 inch width.On January 7 last year, Rana had applied for the Guinness Book of World Records for the leaf. After three months, officials concerned began verification of his claim and later got him a place in the record book. Recently, he has received the certificate with wishes pouring in for him from different quarters.
Rana is the managing director of a lab, Health Science Research Foundation, and has received the State Government’s approval for collaboration. He is also researching on various formulas; and once he receives clearance from the Government, he would register his own patents, sources said.