| Formulations | Carrier powder | Soluble powder | Soluble liquid |
| Potency | 1X | 5X | 5X |
| Application Type | Soil application | Soil application | Soil application |
| 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 |
S Sol B®contains vegetative cells of Acidithiobacillus thioxidans . The composition is customised to comply with regulatory guidelines of respective countries. Acidithiobacillus thioxidans 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.
Energy metabolism:The bacteria require inorganic molecules as an electron donor and inorganic carbon (such as carbon dioxide) as a source. They obtain nutrients by oxidizing iron and sulphur with O2
Acidithiobacillus thioxidans grows at pH values of 4.5 to 1.3 in salt medium and derives its biosynthetic requirements by autotrophy i.e it uses carbon from atmospheric carbon dioxide. It also fixes Nitrogen in acidophilic habitats. The bacteria derive its metabolic energy by oxidation of reduced inorganic sulphur compounds or ferrous ions. Anaerobic growth happens by using elemental hydrogen or reduced inorganic sulphur compounds as electron donors and ferric ions as electron acceptors
Enzyme production:Aciditthiobacillus thioxidans oxidizes sulphur and secretes organic acids which helps mobilize the sulphur and makes it available to the plants. This also brings down the pH of the soil and helps in reclaiming alkaline soils.
S 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 | Soluble liquid | |
| Potency | 1X | 5X | 5X |
| Seed dressing | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Soil application(Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) | 1 Acre dose: 3-5Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5- 12.5Kg |
1 Acre dose: 1Kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5Kg |
1 Acre dose: 1L 1 Ha dose: 2.5L |
| Soil application (Soil drench OR Drip irrigation) for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | 1 Acre dose: 3-5Kg 1 Ha dose: 7.5- 12.5Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose: 1Kg 1 Ha dose: 2.5Kg Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
1 Acre dose: 300- 500ml 1 Ha dose: 750ml - 1.25L Apply 2 times in 1 Year. Before onset of monsoon and after monsoon. |
| Foliar application | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Foliar application for Long duration crops / Orchards / Perennials | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
1. Mix at recommended doses with compost and apply at early life stages of crop along with other biofertilizers
2. Mix S Sol B® 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 S Sol B® 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.
Note:
Do not store S 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 S Sol B®.
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.
S Sol B®has a shelf life of 6 months from the date of manufacturing.
S Sol B® composition can be customised to meet local regulatory guidelines.
S Sol B®is offered in India - as Sulphur mobilizing bacteria with label claim of Acidithiobacillus thioxidans in carrier-based powder formulation.
S Sol B® is also offered as Soluble Powder formulation and Soluble Liquid formulation.
