Bio Zn Liquid formulation
Technology Details:
Zinc solubilising bacteria play crucial role in dissolution or insoluble source of zinc through secretion of organic acids and other metabolites. When applied to soil, it converts insoluble form of Zn to soluble form and make it available to the plant. The liquid formulation developed by ICAR- NBAIM has the following features • Formulation contains highly efficient Zinc solubilizing bacteria that can be used in different types of soils. • Inoculation of Zn solubilizer helps to augment 2 to 5 kg Zn haˉ¹. It helps plant to utilize Zn fixed in soil. Keep soils biologically active and helps in soil health maintenance • It helps in fortification of Zn in the grains. • The formulation has a shelf life of one year. No loss in plant growth promoting activities in formulation even on long storage and can be stored at elevated temperature. • Bacterial protectants added to the formulation improve the shelf life, survival of the culture on seed and also help the culture regain active growth under favourable conditions. • Liquid formulation of Zinc solubilizer can be used for cereals, millets, pulses, vegetables, fiber and oil producing commercial crops. • The formulation is more suited for soils with pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.5. • It is convenient to use.