Context: IISR developed two gypsum-based bacterial formulations Bactogypsum and Trichogypsum to boost crop yields.
More about news:
- IISR developed ‘Bactolime’ which integrates the beneficial bacteria or PGPRs (Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria) with liming material into a single formulation.
- Bactogypsum ameliorates high pH soils and ensures simultaneous delivery of plant beneficial bacteria.
- Trichogypsum delivers Trichoderma – a fungal biocontrol agent and corrects the high pH levels of soil.
- Bacteria like Bacillus and Pseudomonas are commonly used in agriculture as nutrient solubilisers/mobilisers as well as plant growth stimulants.
- Gypsum is traditionally used to counteract soil salinity/ sodicity.