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Dextrose based Silicate Solubilizing Bacteria Powder Formulation (Water Soluble)
Dextrose based Silicate Solubilizing Bacteria Powder Formulation (Water Soluble)
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Silicate Solubilizing Bacteria (SSiB) are specialized microbes that dissolve insoluble silicates to release plant-available silicon (Si) and potassium (K⁺) through organic acid production. Formulated at 5 × 10⁷ CFU/g, they enhance crop strength, stress resilience, and nutrient efficiency.
Product Specifications
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CFU: 5 × 10⁷ per gram (50 million viable cells/g)
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Active Content: Strains like Bacillus mucilaginosus, Enterobacter aerogenes, or Paenibacillus glucanolyticus
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Carrier: Dextrose powder (pH 6.5–8.0 for stability)
Usage Instructions
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Dosage: 1–2 kg/acre mixed with compost or 200 L water.
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Timing: Apply pre-sowing; reapply at tillering/stem elongation stages.
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Primary Action: Solubilizes feldspar, mica, and kaolinite to release Si(OH)₄ and K⁺.
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Method:
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Soil: Blend with silicate minerals (e.g., wollastonite) + FYM; broadcast.
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Seeds: Treat with 20 g/kg slurry (10% starch adhesive).
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Frequency: 1–2 applications per season (avoid waterlogged soils).
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Compatibility: Synergistic with KMB and PSB; avoid high-Ca amendments.
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Activation: Requires silica-rich substrates; produces citric/oxalic acids.
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Safety: Non-toxic to plants, soil fauna, or humans.
Suitable Crops
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Cereals: Rice (↑ stem strength, ↓ lodging), Wheat (↑ drought resistance)
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Sugarcane: ↑ Internode length, sucrose yield
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Cucurbits: Cucumber, Pumpkin (↓ powdery mildew susceptibility)
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Horticulture: Roses (↑ stem rigidity), Tomato (↓ fruit cracking)
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Others: Maize, Barley, Cotton
Storage Instructions
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Temperature: 15–25°C (avoid refrigeration or >30°C).
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Packaging: Breathable polybags (aerobic microbes).
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Shelf Life: 10 months (bentonite carrier maintains viability).
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Precautions: Store in dark, dry conditions; discard if pH <6.0.
Key Advantage
Biogenic Silica Deposition:
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Enhances epidermal silicification, reducing pest damage (Chilo suppressalis in rice) by 40% and disease incidence (Blumeria graminis in wheat) by 60%
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Mobilizes 35–50 kg SiO₂/ha + 20–30 kg K⁺/ha from mineral reserves (ICAR-IISR data)
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Boosts drought tolerance via osmotic adjustment
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