Bacterial biomass hydrolysate (Amino acids 2%)(Liquid)
A protein hydrolysate and amino acid biostimulant in liquid form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Free amino acids ≥ 0.8-1.2 % w/w; Total organic carbon ≥ 1 % w/w. Notified for grape, chilli, soybean and cotton.
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The tables below show the amended wording.
Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Amino acids derived from enzymatic (Alkaline Protease) hydrolysis of bacterial biomass (Methylococcus capsulatus) per cent. by weight, minimum | 2% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Water per cent. by weight | QS% w/w | Exact / specified |
| iii | Total (per cent.) | 100 | Exact / specified |
Specifications (label claims)
The parameters a sample must meet, with the Part D method used to test each one.
| Parameter | Notified value | Test method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Free amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.8-1.2% w/w | Free/specific amino acid analysis |
| ii | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 1% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
| iii | Specific gravity | 1.02 ± 0.03Specific gravity | Method 2: Estimation of specific gravity |
| iv | pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6-7pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| v | Solubility per cent., minimum | 100% solubility | Method 5: Estimation of water solubility |
Tolerance (Schedule VI Part B, S.O. 2346(E)): Methylococcus capsulatus: Total viable count shall not be less than 5 × 10^7 cfu/g.
Crops and doses
The Gazette wording is what counts; per-acre figures use 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres.
| Crop | Gazette dose | Per acre, each application | Per acre, season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape | Four foliar sprays at 1.25 litre/ha to 2.0 litre/ha depending on canopy size | 506 ml – 809 ml | 2.02 litre – 3.24 litre |
| Chilli | Three foliar applications at 3.75 litre/ha | 1.52 litre | 4.55 litre |
| Soybean | Three foliar applications at 2.5 litre/ha | 1.01 litre | 3.04 litre |
| Cotton | Three foliar applications at 2.5 litre/ha | 1.01 litre | 3.04 litre |
Notification history
- 26 May 2025S.O. 2346(E): entry inserted
- Later amendmentS.O. 3741(E): Crop/dose entries substituted for Grape, Chilli, Soyabean and Cotton.
Official notifications: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, biostimulant circulars.
Before you buy or stock it
- Check that the product name, composition and crop on the pack match this page.
- Use only the notified dose for your crop; the calculator converts it to your area.
- Ask the seller for the batch number and expiry date, and keep the bill.
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Consolidated by NanoKheti from the Gazette of India notifications under Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, for reference. The Gazette text is authoritative; this page is not legal advice. Check the notification before labelling, licensing or buying. Covers notifications up to S.O. 1574(E) (25 Mar 2026); checked for later Schedule VI changes on 19 October 2026. Questions? Ask our agri expert on WhatsApp.