| Formulations | Carrier powder | Soluble powder |
| Potency | 1 X 10 ^ 8 CFu/g | 1x 10 ^9 CFu/g |
| Application Type | Seed dressing | Seed dressing |
| 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 | |
| Potency | 1x10^8 CFU/g | 1x10^9 CFU/g |
| Seed dressing | 1 Kg seed: 10g Si Sol B® + 10g crude sugar |
1 Kg seed: 1g Si Sol B® + 10g crude sugar |
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.
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®.
