The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), based in Kozhikode, has developed and validated three new microbial formulations (Bactolime, Bactogypsum, and Trichogypsum) to boost agricultural production.
IISR Microbial Formulations
- It uses granular lime and gypsum to improve soil pH while also introducing beneficial microbes.
- These are created with IISR’s exclusive patent-applied technology.
- The formulations are:
- Bactolime:
- The flagship product, Bactolime, combines beneficial bacteria, notably Rhizobacteria, which promote plant growth, with liming material in a single formulation.
- This integration not only corrects soil acidity but also provides critical nutrients to plants.
- Bactogypsum and Trichogypsum:
- The other two formulations, Bactogypsum and Trichogypsum, use gypsum as a basis to keep soil pH near neutral.
- These formulations improve soil structure, increase the availability of secondary nutrients, and increase total microbial activity by providing an ideal environment for beneficial bacteria.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10749938/#:~:text=Proper%20and%20suitable%20application%20of,reliance%20on%20expensive%20and%20toxic