| Formulations | Soluble liquid |
| Potency | 2N, 10 N |
| Application Type | Seed dressing, Nursery bed 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 |
AgriLife SeedGuard™ comprises of Biofertilizers, Mycorrhiza and PGPR microbes. Vegetative origin sticking agents with organic carbon are in the formulation. Small quantum of water helps in adhering AgriLife SeedGuard™ to seed surface.
The composition is customized to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. All the microbes in AgriLife SeedGuard™ are proprietary strains and compliant with National Bio Diversity Authority guidelines and have 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 strains are under Patent deposit certificate with Budapest Treaty recognized depository.
Biofertilizers:
• Nitrogen fixing bacteria - Paenibacillus durus (Paenibacillus azotofixans)/Azotobacter chroococum
• Phosphorous solubilizing bacteria - Bacillus megaterium
• Potassium mobilizing bacteria - Bacillus mucilaginosus
• Mycorrhiza - Rhizophagus irregularis
PGPR:
• Silica solubilizing bacteria – Bacillus mycoides
• Root enhancing bacteria - Bacillus spp
• Root enhancing fungus – Trichoderma spp
Beneficial microbes and natural biostimulants contained in AgriLife SeedGuard™ act as bio primers. that help in:
• Uniform germination
• Disease suppression
• Drought tolerance
Mode of action of AgriLife SeedGuard™ constituents:
Microbes in AgriLife SeedGuard™ multiply as the roots grow in three-dimensional way around root system.
Biofertilizers:
• Nitrogen fixing bacteria helps fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil.
• Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria helps better solubilization of fixed phosphorus.
• Potassium mobilizing bacteria - Potash is an expensive element and usually gets leached out. The bacteria mobilize potassium and makes this available to the plant.
• Mycorrhiza colonize in root system and extend hyphae beyond the root system. This extended root system reaches out into zones normally not accessed by the root. This ensures plants getting more phosphorus and other micro nutrients from ‘far away’ zones. Mycorrhiza offers unique bio stimulant properties that enhance tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress.
PGPR:
• Silica solubilizing bacteria impart drought tolerance and promote robust growth.
• Bacillus spp promotes a healthy root system and has a fungistatic action.
• Trichoderma spp enhances root growth and has a fungistatic action
• Organic acids and enzymes secreted by the microbes help in mobilizing various fixed elements in the soil.
AgriLife SeedGuard™ is available in the following formulations:
The following table gives details on Application methods and doses for the different formulations
| Soluble powder | |
| Potency | 10N |
| Seed dressing for Crops: Maize and similar crops with seed rate of 20 Kg- 30 Kg / Ha. | Apply 2g / Kg seed. Seed treatment bin is needed to dress the seeds. Product is mixed in water and dressed to seeds in a rotating bin. |
| Seed dressing for Crops: Bt Cotton and similar crops with sed rate of 2-4 Kg/ Ha. | Apply 4g / Kg seed. Seed treatment bin is needed to dress the seeds. Product is mixed in water and dressed to seeds in a rotating bin |
| Potency | 2N |
| Seed dressing for crops: Wheat, Barley, Rice, Soybean, Peanuts and similar crops with seed rate of 100-120 Kg / Ha. | Apply 2g / Kg seed. Seed treatment bin is needed to dress the seeds. Product is mixed in water and dressed to seeds in a rotating bin. |
| Nursery bed application | Dose: 10g / L Mix in sufficient water and drench nursery bed need for 1 acre |
Seed dressing:
Nursery bed application: SeedGuard™ can be used as under:
Note:
Do not store AgriLife SeedGuard™ solution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
Compatible with other BioPesticides, Bionematicides, biofertilizers, organic fertilizers, organic manures, biopesticides, vermicompost, sea kelp (seaweed fertilizer), protein hydrolysates, organic carbon and rock phosphate.
Soluble powder formulation: AgriLife SeedGuard™ can be dry coated on chemical fertilizer granules / prills before application. AgriLife SeedGuard™ can be mixed with conventional chemical fertilizers/ chemical pesticides as a tank mix and drench / spray immediately on soil.
Note:
It is advisable to have a one-week gap if soil application chemicals / pesticides are to be used after application of AgriLife SeedGuard™.
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 cool and dry place.
AgriLife SeedGuard™ has a shelf life of 1 Year from the date of manufacturing.
AgriLife SeedGuard™ composition can be customized to meet local regulatory guidelines. AgriLife SeedGuard™ is offered as soluable power and soluable liquid formulations.
Can I use AgriLife SeedGuard™ for seed dressing / soil drenching during day time or a hot day?
Yes. You can use AgriLife SeedGuard™ anytime. Organic carbon in the product facilitates priming of microbes for uniform and even germination and survival.
Can I mix AgriLife SeedGuard™ with chemical fungicides?
No. Do not mix chemical fungicides with AgriLife SeedGuard™.
Can AgriLife SeedGuard™ be sprayed after sowing seeds?
Yes, AgriLife SeedGuard™ can be sprayed on the sowing line after sowing seeds.
Can AgriLife SeedGuard™ be applied while sowing seeds?
Yes. AgriLife SeedGuard™ can be applied while sowing seeds.
