| Formulations | Carrier powder | Soluble powder | Soluble liquid |
| Potency | 1 X 10 ^ 8 /g | 1x 10 ^9 CFu/g | 1x 10 ^ 9 CFU/ml |
| Application Type | Seed dressing, Soil application, Foliar application | Seed dressing, Soil application, Foliar application | Seed dressing, Soil application, Foliar application |
| Indian Fertilizer Regulatory (FCO) | Organic Certification – NPOP India | National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India | Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol |
| Not Applicable | Yes | 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 |
Si Sol B®contains endospores of Bacillus mycoides . The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Bacillus mycoides a proprietary strain and compliant with National Bio Diversity Authority guidelines and has Access Benefit Sharing (ABS) agreement with the State Bio Diversity Board for payment of royalty to the habitat from where the microbes have been isolated. The strain is under Patent deposit certificate with Budapest Treaty recognised depository.
Metabolite production:Si Sol B® contains Bacillus mycoides spores which produces organic acids and enzymes as part of its metabolism that has a dual role in silicate weathering
Silicates make plant cell walls thicker and stronger while increasing the size of the vascular system of the plant. Thicker cell wall makes plant stronger in all aspects. Enlarged vascular system aids in the plant taking up more nutrients resulting in a bigger, healthier, higher yielding plant. Silica solubilizing bacteria impart drought tolerance and promote robust plant growth.
Si Sol B® is available in the following formulations:
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Carrier powder | Soluble powder | Soluble liquid | |
| Potency | 1x10^8 CFU/g | 1x10^9 CFU/g | 1x10^9 CFU/ml |
| Seed dressing | 1 Kg seed: 10g Si Sol B® + 100g crude sugar |
1 Kg seed: 1g Si Sol B® + 100g crude sugar |
1 Kg seed: 1ml Si Sol B® + 100g crude sugar |
| Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) | 1 Acre dose: 3-5Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5- 12.5Kg |
1 Acre dose: 300- 500g 1 Ha dose: 750g -1.25Kg |
1 Acre dose: 300- 500ml 1 Ha dose: 750ml - 1.25L |
| Soil application (Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 3-5Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5- 12.5Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose: 300- 500g 1 Ha dose: 750g -1.25Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose: 300- 500ml 1 Ha dose: 750ml - 1.25L Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
| Foliar application | 1 Acre dose: 3-5Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5- 12.5Kg |
1 Acre dose:300-500 g 1 Ha dose: 750g- 1.25kg |
1 Acre dose:300-500ml 1 Ha dose: 750ml- 1.25L |
| Foliar application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 3-5 Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5-12.5 Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose:300-500 g 1 Ha dose: 750g-1.25 kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose:300-500ml 1 Ha dose: 750ml-1.25L Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
Note:
Do not store Si Sol B® solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
A fraction of the product may not be soluble in water. It is advisable to filter and discard undissolved residue and use filtered liquid for spraying or feeding through drip irrigation.
Mix Si Sol B® with crude sugar in sufficient water to make a slurry and coat seeds and dry in shade and sow / broadcast / dibble in the field. Do not store treated / coated seeds more than 24 hrs.
1. Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply at early life stages of crop along with other biofertilizers
2. Mix Si Sol B® at recommended doses in sufficient water and drench soil at early leaf stage/ 2-4 leaf stage / early crop life cycle
3. Drip Irrigation: If there are insoluble particles, filter the solution and add to drip tank.
4. Long duration crops / Perennial / Orchard crops: Dissolve Si Sol B® at recommended doses in sufficient water and apply as a drenching spray near root zone twice a year. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.
Foliar application:
Mix Si Sol B® at recommended doses in sufficient water and spray on foliage. Apply twice a year for long duration crops. It is recommended to have first application before the onset of the main monsoon / rainfall/ spring season and second application after the main monsoon / rainfall / autumn/ fall season.
Note:
Do not store Si Sol B® solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
A fraction of the product may not be soluble in water. It is advisable to filter and discard undissolved residue and use filtered liquid for spraying or feeding through drip irrigation.
Compatible with biofertilizers, organic fertilizers, organic manures, biopesticides, vermicompost, sea kelp (seaweed fertilizer), protein hydrolysates, organic carbon and rock phosphate
Note:
It is advisable to have a one-week gap if soil application pesticides are to be used after application of Si Sol B®.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 45 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4 – 10-degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a dry place.
Si Sol B®has a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacturing.
Si Sol B® composition can be customised to meet local regulatory guidelines.
Can I apply Si Sol B® during day time or a hot day?
Yes. You can apply anytime. Organic carbon in the product facilitates priming of microbes for better germination and survival.
Can I mix Si Sol B ® with chemical fungicides?
No. Do not mix chemical fungicides with Si Sol B®.
