| Formulations | Wettable powder | Soluble powder |
| Potency | 2 X 10 ^ 6 CFu/ g | 1x 10 ^8 CFu/g |
| Application Type | Soil application, Foliar application | Soil application, Foliar application |
| Indian Pesticides Regulatory (CIB) | 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 |
Biokuprum™ contains conidiospores of Chaetomium cupreum. The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Chaetomium cupreum is 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.
Substrate Competition for space and Nutrients: Chaetomium cupreum colonizes maximum space and absorbs maximum nutrients available at the target site and thereby controls the pathogens by starving them for food and competing for space- Domino effect.
Enzyme production: Chaetomium cupreum produces certain enzymes which dissolve the host cell wall and penetrate and inactivate the host defense mechanism. It produces metabolites and secondary metabolites that have antifungal activity against pathogens.
Biokuprum™ is available in the following formulations:
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Wettable powder | Soluble powder | |
| Potency | 2x10^6 CFU/g | 1x10^8 CFU/g |
| Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) | 1 Acre dose: 3-5 kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5-12.5 Kg |
1 Acre dose:1kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg |
| Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) 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:1kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
| Foliar application | 1 Acre dose: 3-5 kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5-12.5 Kg |
1 Acre dose:1kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg |
| 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:1kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5 Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
Soil application: be used as under:
1. Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply at early life stages of crop along with other biofertilizers
2. Mix Biokuprum™ 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 Biokuprum™ 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:
1.Foliar application to be done at early disease incidence. 1-2 follow up sprays to be done at weekly intervals.
2.Mix Biokuprum™ 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 Biokuprum™ 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 other BioPesticides , 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 Biokuprum™.
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.
Biokuprum™ has a shelf life of 6 months from the date of manufacturing.
Biokuprum™ composition can be customized to meet local regulatory guidelines.
Biokuprum™ is offered in India - as Chaetomium cupreum with 2*10^6 CFU/g in wettable powder formulation.
Biokuprum™ is also offered as Soluble Powder formulation (1x 10 ^8 CFu/g).
