Crops get many benefits from phosphorus solubilizing bacteria

18/06/2025Posted on
Crops get many benefits from phosphorus solubilizing bacteria

Of the 16 essential nutrients required for crop production, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus elements are most important. Deficiency of any one of these elements seriously adversely affects crop production.

Due to continuous use of fertilizers, the soil is becoming hard, or more fertilizers have to be given to get the same production as before, due to which the quality of the land is also being destroyed, due to which the quality of the land is also destroyed. Phosphorus contains chemical fertilizers like super phosphate, DAP etc, whatever quantity we put in the fields for crop production, only 20 to 25 percent of it becomes available to the plants, the remaining phosphorus is fixed by the soil particles. It is converted into an insoluble mixture by chemical reactions. Such micro-organisms are known as Phosphorus Solubilizing Biofertilizers (Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria). It helps in converting the insoluble and unavailable phosphorus element into soluble element and making it available to the plants. Phosphorus soluble bacteria convert the particles of insoluble phosphorus containing fertilizers like rock phosphate and tricalcium phosphate into microscopic size and make them soluble and available as nutrients to the plants. Its use can save about 10 to 12 kg per acre of chemical fertilizers containing phosphorus.

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Why is it necessary to apply basic fertilizers in crops

17/06/2025Posted on
Why is it necessary to apply basic fertilizers in crops

Before using fertilizers in the fields, if soil test is done and fertilizers are applied on the basis of its test report, then we would know in what quantity of fertilizers we have to use. That’s why farmers must get their fields soil tested. However, many farmers do not use base fertilizer at the time of sowing, they often think that if it is too hot now, it will not be appropriate to apply fertilizer and it will be given when it rains, but this thinking is wrong. Base fertilization at early stage is essential for root formation, plant growth and branch formation, otherwise there will be huge reduction in production.

Farmers must do deep plowing of the empty field in the summer season, so that the fungus and other pests present in the soil can be controlled, and at the same time the soil becomes brown so that its water holding capacity increases. If available, well rotten cow dung manure/compost at the rate of 4 to 5 tonnes per acre must be given.

Along with this, do soil treatment with Gramophone’s “Cotton Prosperity Kit”. There are many great products in this kit to improve land management. This kit contains consortia of Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria, Marine Algae, Amino Acids, Humic Acids, Trichoderma viridi and NPK bacteria, which along with providing overall growth and nutrition to the crop, also provide protection from harmful soil borne fungal diseases.

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Outbreak and prevention of sucking pests like Aphids, Jassids and Whitefly in cotton

16/06/2025Posted on
Outbreak and prevention of sucking pests like Aphids Jassids and Whitefly in cotton

Both the nymph and adult of this insect suck the sap by staying on the lower surface of the leaves. These are very small insects in size, which are found in groups on the lower surface of cotton leaves. These insects suck the sap from the leaves of the plant, due to which the shape of the leaves gets spoiled and the plant becomes weak. These insects emit honeydew on the leaves, due to which a black layer is formed on the leaves of the plants, due to which the photosynthesis process does not take place. Due to this the plants start drying up.

Prevention: To prevent these pests, seed should be treated before sowing. If pest is observed, apply Neemgold (Neem Oil 3000 PPM at 1 Litre/acre) or Bave Curb (Beauveria bassiana 5% WP)  500 gm/acre or Pager (Diafenthiuron 50 % WP) 240 gm/acre or Ulala (Flonicamid 50% WG) 60 gm/acre Mix it in 200 liters of water and spray it.

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Get fast growth and bumper yield in cotton crop with Tri-Coat Maxx

15/06/2025Posted on
Get fast growth and bumper yield in cotton crop with Tri-Coat Maxx

Tri-Coat Max enhances the working capacity of fertilizers, due to which the root goes deeper, the spread of the root is better. Tri-Coat Maxx helps in collecting the nutrients in the crops and reaching the root of the plants, due to which the complete nutrients are available to the crop and the plant grows well. The plant is strong and healthy from the beginning stage. This product is an organic product, so it improves the structure and quality of the soil. It helps in increasing vegetative growth and fertility. With the use of Tri-Coat Maxx, soil moisture remains for a longer time. By its use, the crop remains green and healthy, due to which more production can be obtained. In short duration crops, use Tri-Coat Maxx at the rate of 4 kg/acre and 8 kg/acre in long duration crop (sugarcane).

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What is Azotobacter, and what is its importance in crops

14/06/2025Posted on
What is Azotobacter and what is its importance in crops

Azotobacter is a biofertilizer capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the presence of oxygen. With its use, 12-15 kg of nitrogen per acre gets fixed in the soil. Azotobacter is used for soil and seed treatment and transplanting. Use of Azotobacter for soil treatment, mix 750 grams of Azotobacter evenly in 25 kg of well decomposed farmyard manure and apply in the field before ploughing. With the use of azotobacter, about 4-6 kg of nitrogen per acre is converted and available to the plants. Its use also increases crop production by about 10-20 percent.Azotobacter is an enhancer for the bioactive substances vitamins in sufficient quantity in the soil. Because of this, seed germination and plant growth is good.

Method of use of Azotobacter culture: To treat seeds with azotobacter culture, dissolve 50 grams of jaggery in water and add 200 grams of culture to it as needed. Mix it lightly by sprinkling it on the seeds of one acre, so that a thin layer of culture can climb on the seeds, after that sow the seeds.

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Fertilizer Management in Soybean

13/06/2025Posted on
Fertilizer Management in Soybean

Soybean is the most profitable crop for the farmers. However, sometimes due to some negligence during the cultivation of soybean, there is a decrease in the yield. Which also includes fertilizer management. The quality of the crop is also adversely affected by not using fertilizers at the right time and in the right quantity. Knowledge of fertilizer management is very important to get a better crop of soybean.

For better crop, apply 4-5 tonnes of well decomposed farmyard manure per acre while preparing the field.

For good growth of soybean, DAP-40 kg, Muriate of Potash-20 kg, Gromor (Sulfur 90%) 5 kg and Tri-Coat Maxx 4 kg per acre at the rate of last plowing or field Give at the time of preparation.

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Benefits of seed treatment before sowing in paddy nursery

12/06/2025Posted on
Benefits of seed treatment before sowing in paddy nursery

Seed treatment is a process in which seeds are treated with chemicals, biochemicals or heat to protect the crop from diseases and pests. Seed treatment is used to prevent the entry of pathogens (fungi, bacteria, etc.) into the seed, either internally or externally. Due to treatment of seeds, unseen fungus remains in the upper and inner layers of the seeds, which spoils the seeds, along with affecting the germination capacity of the seeds by going into the soil.

Seed treatment improves seed germination and prevents the spread of crop diseases. Controls soil-borne diseases and pests. Seed treatment protects seeds and plants from many soil-borne pests, which can prevent seeds from rotting and seedling scorching. Seed treatment should be done before sowing the paddy seeds. For this, treat with Combat (Trichoderma viride) 8 g/kg seed or Dhanustin (Carbendazim 50% WP) 2.5 g/kg seed or Vitavax Power (Carboxin 37.5%+ Thiram 37.5% WS)- 2.5 g/kg seed. In case of bacterial blight, mix 4 grams of streptocycline or 40 grams of Plantomycin with 25 kg of seeds and soak them overnight, and  sow the  seeds after draining out excess water.

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Preparation and management of field for paddy nursery

11/06/2025Posted on
Preparation and management of field for paddy nursery

Loamy soil with proper drainage and high nutrients is suitable for nursery preparation, and there should be proper arrangement of irrigation. After every ploughing, apply leveler, so that the clods are broken and the soil becomes friable and level.

While preparing paddy nursery, it is very important to use proper amount of manure and fertilizers. Due to not using the right amount of fertilizers, there is a deficiency of nutrients in the paddy plants, and the development of the plant is not done properly.

While preparing the nursery, first of all make the soil friable by ploughing. After this, prepare 1.25 m wide and 8 m long beds.

For good plant growth, 2-3 kg urea, 3 kgs single super phosphate, 1 kg potash, 10 kg farmyard manure and 1 kg Tri-code max should be used per 100 square meters in paddy nursery. Water is very much needed for good germination of plants. Sufficient moisture should be kept in the beds. Seed treatment should be done before sowing the paddy seeds. For this, treat with Combat (Trichoderma viride) 8 g/kg seed or Dhanustin (Carbendazim 50% WP) 2.5 g/kg seed or Vitavax Power (Carboxin 37.5%+ Thiram 37.5% WS)- 2.5 g/kg seed.

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Adopt Trichoderma for soil-borne disease management

10/06/2025Posted on
Adopt Trichoderma for soil-borne disease management

It is an organic fungicide, which kills many types of pathogens, thereby protecting crops from diseases like root rot, stem rot, wilt and Damping off. Trichoderma can be used in all types of crops. Trichoderma can be used for seed treatment, soil treatment, root treatment and drenching. For seed treatment, 5-10 g Trichoderma per kg of seed is used. This seed treatment is done before sowing. For the treatment of roots, prepare a solution by mixing 10 kg of well rotten farmyard manure and 100 liters of water, then mix 1 kg of Trichoderma powder in it and prepare a mixture of all three, In this mixture, the roots of the plants can be treated by immersing them for 10 minutes before transplanting.

For soil treatment, Trichoderma powder at the rate of 2 kg per acre is mixed with well decomposed farmyard manure and mixed in the field. To use in standing crops, mix 10 grams of Trichoderma powder in one liter of water and drench it in the soil near the stem area.

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Importance of Nitrogen for plants

09/06/2025Posted on
Importance of Nitrogen for plants

Nitrogen is an important source of proteins. Nitrogen is an important part of chlorophyll which is essential for photosynthesis. Nitrogen increases the vegetative growth of the plant and provides dark green color. Nitrogen increases the initial growth of the plant.

Possibilities of nitrogen deficiency in the soil: –

  • Soils with low levels of organic carbon.

  • In light textured sandy soils that are highly eroded by rainfall or irrigation.

  • In an intensive farming system of cereal crops.

  • In waterlogged condition.

Symptoms of Nitrogen Deficiency in Plants:-

Appear on older leaves of the plant. The growth of nitrogen deficient plants is stunted, and the plants appear thin and small in size. In cereal crops, the tillers are reduced to a great extent. The leaves start turning yellow from the tip. These effects are first visible on old leaves, then later on young leaves also appear.

Management of Nitrogen: –

Get soil test done to ensure the availability of nitrogen in the soil.  On the basis of the test, apply recommended nitrogen at the time of sowing with the help of manure and organic fertilizers. Broadcast urea as per requirement in the standing crop.

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