BACILLUS -THE CONQUEROR OF PHOSPHATE

Bacillus megaterium 

Bacillus megaterium, which is a Gram-positive bacterium, belongs to the genus Bacillus. It can form spores. In agriculture, Bacillus megaterium can be used to produce phosphate-fixing and potassium-fixing fertilizers. It has a good effect of degrading organic phosphorus in soil. It is a common strain used in biological organic fertilizers.

Mode of action: 

• Bacillus sp have various enzymes which Promotes Phosporous in easy available to plants. It produce some biological substances which stimulate plant growth

Recommendation for use:

Seed treatment: 

Mix 100 ml of liquid biofertilizer mixed with 250 ml of water.Coat uniformly on seeds for 1 acre,dry in shade & use it for sowing.

Drip irrigation:

Mix 1-2 litre of biofertilizer in 200-250 litre& use it for drip irrigation.

 Soil application:

250 ml of biofertilizer mixed with 200kg of FYM and broadcast at the time of last ploughing.

Seedlings dipping: 

Mix 250 ml of biofertilizer in 25 litre of water. Dip the root portion of seedling 30 min before transplanting.

Use for Crops:

Paddy,Sugar cane,Wheat,Maize,Chick pea, Soybean, Capsicum, Turmeric,Banana, Chilli, Tomato, Mango, Pulses, Pepper, Cotton, Ginger,Leafy vegetables.

Benefits:

1) It converts insoluble phosphorus available in the soil to soluble form & make available to plants.

2) It saves Phosphorus @25-35 Kg./ Hectare.

3) It increases crop productivity by 10-20%

4) It enhances the roots development to maintain plant health.

5) It also helps to increase soil fertility.

6) Due to its residual effect, it is beneficial for next crop.

Storage:

Store in cool & dry place, Preferably at 20°C, keep away from direct sunlight & heat source.

Instructions:

 Do not mix with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Manufactured by,

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture,

Final year students,

(2020-2024)

P-Batch,

Group -2, 

Department of microbiology 

Faculty of Agriculture 

Annamalai University,

Chidambaram .