The present technology embodies the use of a novel organic formulation of a natural isolate identified as Streptomyces rochei for vegetable crops grown in fields and seedling nurseries towards improving germination and stimulation of growth of plants. It can be applied both as seed treatment and soil drench with water. Additionally, its application upregulates defense response upon seedling emergence improving plant health. Pronounced effect of upto 188% increase in shoot weight and upto 44% improvement in germination has been reported in multilocation trials in four places in India in brinjal seedlings when applied at 10 – 15 g/kg of seeds. This will be greatly beneficial to nursery growers and farmers alike. Significant increase in yield has been reported in atleast two locations in brinjal as well as other vegetable crops like chilli and capsicum. This technology will find place in agro input industries, biotechnology companies, organic farmers and farming agencies.

1. This technology is an easy to adopt eco-friendly and good input for organic farming
2. Formulation is simple to mass produce
3. This will be effective for growth promotion and plant defense upregulation
4. Economical even for small/marginal farmers.

1. Agriculture sector in general
2. Suitable for organic farming
3. Vegetable growers, in farms nurseries and polyhouses
4. This will be used by most of the companies manufacturing plant growth promoting products and microbes.

Introduction

The present technology embodies the use of a novel organic formulation of a natural isolate identified as Streptomyces rochei for vegetable crops grown in fields and seedling nurseries. It can be applied both as seed treatment and a soil drench with water. Additionally, its application improves seed germination, stimulate plant growth and upregulates defense responses. Pronounced effect of upto 188% increase in shoot weight and upto 44% improvement in germination has been reported in multilocation trials from four places in India in brinjal seedlings when applied at 10 – 15 g/kg of seeds. This will be greatly beneficial to nursery growers and farmers alike. Significant increase in yield has been reported in atleast two locations in brinjal as well as other vegetable crops like chilli and capsicum. This technology will find use with agro input industries, biotechnology companies, organic farmers and farming agencies.

1. It is an easy to adopt eco-friendly and good input for organic farming
2. Formulation is simple to mass produce
3. This will be effective for growth promotion and plant defense upregulation
4. Economical even for small/marginal farmers.

1. Agriculture sector in general.
2. Suitable for organic farming.
3. This will be used by most of the companies manufacturing plant growth promoting products and microbes.

RAW MATERIALS

All the raw materials (Tamarind seed, talcum powder) used for the development of this formulation are available locally. The strain of Streptomyces can be procured from BARC through technology transfer.

EQUIPMENTS

1. Autoclave
2. Laminar flow
3. Refrigerator (optional)
4. Common glass wares
5. Mixer and Grinder

SPACE

1. A small room of 400 sq. ft. area (20 ft. x 20 ft) with minimal facilities.

POWER

1. Both single & three phase power connection.

MANPOWER

1. One skilled man power trained in Microbiology for preparing formulation and 1-2 skilled workers would be adequate. Actual manpower would depend on production capacity.