| Formulations | Carrier powder |
| Application Type | Soil application |
| Indian Fertilizer Regulatory (FCO) | Organic Certification – NPOP India | National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India | Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol |
| Not Applicable | No | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
AgriLife Silrich® P1 comprises of bacterial and fungal decomposing cultures. The cultures are listed under
The cultures excrete enzymes and organic acids which act on hard to digest cellulose, lignin, lipid and protein by liberating enzymes like protease, laccase, lipase and cellulase enzymes which help in degrading the hard to digest biomass.
Organic matter is quite important for soil health. Overuse and abuse of chemical fertilizers adversely affects soil texture, structure and the microbial population which has declined drastically.
Microbes in soil secrete organic acids and enzymes thereby the root, debris and biomass get converted into compost and this organic matter which is important for soil health gets enhanced by microbial activity.
More organic matter means more organic carbon. Organic carbon is an indicator of soil health which is declining with time. If soil is neglected the way it is at present, then the soil will be bankrupt in another 30-40 years. Therefore, it is very important to restore soil health Therefore every form of biomass – fruit waste to animal waste should be decomposed and should be converted into organic fertilizer.
Agrilife Silrich® P1 is available in the following formulations:
Powder formulation
Dose: 1Kg/ Tonne Biomass
Application Type 1
For Controlled Decomposition of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) of Oil Palm, Straw and similar hard to decompose Biomass:
1. Crush biomass (empty oil fruit bunches / straw) into as small pieces as possible. The product efficacy is better with smaller pieces of biomass.
2. Mix AgriLife Silrich® P1 in sufficient water to form a slurry.
3. Spread the crushed biomass as a windrow and sprinkle the AgriLife Silrich® P1 slurry over it. Place another layer over the slurry application and sprinkle again.
4. Keep adding the layers such that it is not more than 1 feet in height.
5. Maintain a moisture percentage of 25-35 % by sprinkling water once in 4-5 days or depending on the temperature in the region
6. Allow the biomass to decompose with AgriLife Silrich® P1
7. It takes about 30-45 days for the treated biomass to get converted into organic fertilizer.
Application Type 2
In-situ decomposition of biomass in field:
1. The crop residue after harvest is left on the field.
2. Dilute 1 Kg of AgriLife Silrich® P1 in sufficient water and spray on crop residue.
3. Allow the biomass to decompose with AgriLife Silrich® P1.
4. It takes about 30-45 days for the treated biomass to get converted into organic fertilizer.
Note:
Do not store AgriLife Silrich® P1 solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 35 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4 – 10-degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
AgriLife Silrich® P1 is stable for a period of 1 year from the date of manufacturing.
Biofertilizer cultures can be added to enrich AgriLife Sirich® P1 composition.
Decomposing cultures in most countries do not come under regulatory. It does not come under Fertilizer regulatory (FCO) – Fertilizer Control Order of India. It does not come under Pesticides regulatory/ Plant protection regulatory (CIB) – Central Insecticides Board of India. However, quarantine restrictions exist in some countries for which regulatory compliance may be needed.
