Lipase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Powder)
A cell-free microbial biostimulant in powder form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Starch ≥ 1 % w/w; Lactose ≥ 0.25 % w/w. Notified for paddy (rice) and tomato.
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The tables below show the amended wording.
Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | *Cell free extract of Saccharomyces cerevisiae per cent. by weight, minimum | 15% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Malto dextrin per cent. by weight, minimum | 15% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Talc Powder per cent by weight, maximum | 70% w/w | Maximum |
| iv | 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 | Lipase U/g, minimum | 5000 | Method 23: Estimation of lipase activity |
| ii | Starch per cent. by weight, minimum | 1% w/w | Method 36: Estimation of starch |
| iii | Lactose per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.25% w/w | Method 46: Estimation of lactose |
| iv | pH (1% aqueous solution) | 4- 5pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| v | Bulk density (g/cm3) *No live microbe | 2.5- 3.5Density | Method 3: Estimation of bulk density |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy (rice) | One soil application before transplanting at 1.0 kg/ha | 405 g | 405 g |
| Tomato | One soil application at 1 kg/ha | 405 g | 405 g |
Notification history
- 26 May 2025S.O. 2346(E): entry inserted
- Later amendmentS.O. 3741(E): Paddy one soil application before transplanting at 1 kg/ha; Tomato one soil application at 1 kg/ha.
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.