Posted by agri_center | Posted in Biotechnology, Technology/Programs, Tips and Techniques | Posted on 01-09-2008
Tags: Bio Nitrogen, Bio-N, Bio-N Fertilizer, Biotechnology Nitrogen
The low-cost and organic fertilizer Bio-N being used to increase productivity in rice
BIO-N is a microbial-based fertilizer for rice and corn developed by Dr. Mercedes Umali-Garcia of BIOTECH, University of the Philippines in Los Baños. It is a microbial incoulants made with a bacterium called Azospirillum. It converts atmospheric Nitrogen (N2) gas into an available form for use by host plants such as rice, corn, sugarcane and some vegetable crops.
Source: www.biosolutions.com.ph
Photo Source: www.up.edu.ph
Mam Is BIO-N outb in the market does it have specific dosage for wet and dry season