Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) – Biofertilizer for Improved Phosphorus Availability
CAS Number: Not Applicable (Microbial Biofertilizer)
Model: PSB-AGV-2025
Appearance:
Purity / Composition:
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Microbial Strain: Bacillus megaterium, Pseudomonas striata, or equivalent efficient PSB strains
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Viable Cell Count:
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Liquid: ≥ 1 × 10⁸ CFU/mL
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Powder: ≥ 1 × 10⁷ CFU/g
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Purity: ≥ 95% active microbial content
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Carrier (for powder): Sterile peat, lignite, or talc-based organic medium
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Pathogen-Free: Yes
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Heavy Metal-Free: Yes
Product Overview:
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) are beneficial soil microorganisms that play a critical role in enhancing plant phosphorus nutrition. These microbes secrete organic acids such as gluconic and citric acid, which solubilize bound or insoluble forms of phosphorus (like tricalcium phosphate, iron phosphate, and aluminum phosphate) in the soil, converting them into forms readily absorbable by plants.
Ideal for use across a broad range of crops, PSB improves root growth, flowering, fruiting, and overall crop productivity. It is especially effective in phosphorus-deficient or alkaline soils where fixed phosphorus becomes inaccessible to plants.
Key Benefits:
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✅ Solubilizes insoluble phosphorus in soil
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✅ Enhances phosphorus uptake and root development
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✅ Improves flowering, fruiting, and overall plant health
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✅ Reduces need for synthetic phosphate fertilizers by up to 30%
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✅ Boosts soil microbial biodiversity and fertility
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✅ Ideal for organic, conventional, and sustainable farming systems
Recommended Crops:
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Cereals: Rice, Wheat, Maize
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Legumes: Soybean, Chickpeas, Lentils
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Vegetables: Tomato, Onion, Brinjal, Potato
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Fruits: Banana, Grapes, Citrus, Papaya
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Oilseeds: Groundnut, Mustard, Sunflower
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Plantations: Sugarcane, Tea, Coffee
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Ornamentals & Turf: Lawns, Roses, Floriculture crops
Application Methods:
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Seed Treatment:
Mix 200 mL (liquid) or 200 g (powder) of PSB with 10–12 kg of seeds using a mild adhesive like jaggery solution. Dry in shade and sow immediately.
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Soil Application:
Mix 2–4 kg (powder) or 2 L (liquid) with 50 kg of compost/FYM and broadcast over 1 acre.
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Root Dipping (for seedlings):
Dilute 1 L of PSB in 10–15 L of water. Dip roots for 30–60 minutes before transplanting.
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Drip or Sprinkler Irrigation:
Apply 1–2 L per acre diluted in 100–200 L of water.
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Storage & Shelf Life:
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat
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Shelf Life:
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Reseal tightly after each use to maintain viability
Note: Do not mix directly with fungicides or chemical fertilizers. Compatible with other microbial biofertilizers like Azotobacter, Azospirillum, or Rhizobium when applied separately.