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What is the amount of nitrogen fixed by Azotobacter and Azospirillum per acre?
What is the amount of nitrogen fixed by Azotobacter and Azospirillum per acre?
- 15-20 kg
- 40-45 kg
- 30-35 kg
- 20-25 kg (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using liquid bio fertilizers?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using liquid bio fertilizers?
- Reduces soil pH (correct)
- Suppresses plant pathogens
- Maintains soil fertility
- Increases yield
What is the dosage of liquid bio fertilizers per acre?
What is the dosage of liquid bio fertilizers per acre?
- 750 ml/acre
- 500 ml/acre (correct)
- 250 ml/acre
- 1 Liter/acre
Which of the following bacteria is NOT a part of NPK Consortia?
Which of the following bacteria is NOT a part of NPK Consortia?
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What is the amount of phosphorus solubilized by phosphate solubilizing bacteria per acre?
What is the amount of phosphorus solubilized by phosphate solubilizing bacteria per acre?
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Study Notes
Liquid Bio Fertilizers
Azotobacter & Azospirillum
- Fixes 20-25 kg nitrogen per acre
- Applicable in cereals, cash crops, and horticultural crops
- Available in 500 ml and 1 liter bottles
- Benefits: increases yield, suppresses plant pathogens, and maintains soil fertility
- Methods of application: seed treatment, soil application, and drip irrigation (most effective)
- Dosage: 500 ml per acre
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
- Solubilizes 20-25 kg phosphorus per acre by producing organic acids
- Can be applied to all crops
- Available in 500 ml and 1 liter bottles
- Benefits: increases yield, suppresses plant pathogens, and maintains soil fertility
- Methods of application: seed treatment, soil application, and drip irrigation
- Dosage: 500 ml per acre
NPK Consortia (Liquid)
- Contains Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Acetobacter, Phospho Bacteria-Pseudomonas, and Potassium Solution-Baciles bacterial culture
- Eco-friendly
- Stabilizes nitrogen and phosphorus
- Useful for all crops
- Available in 500 ml and 1 liter bottles
- Benefits: increases yield, suppresses plant pathogens, and maintains soil fertility
- Methods of application: seed treatment, soil application, and drip irrigation
- Dosage: 500 ml per acre
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Learn about the benefits and applications of liquid bio fertilizers, including Azotobacter and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, which can increase crop yields and maintain soil fertility.
