Mixture of Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract, Protein hydrolysate and botanical extract (Liquid)
A mixed-formulation biostimulant in liquid form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Total amino acids ≥ 18 % w/w; Free amino acids ≥ 1.5 % w/w. Notified for chilli.
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Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract per cent. by weight | 24% w/w | Exact / specified |
| ii | Protein hydrolysate derived from plant sources (sugar beet root : Soy seed flour : maize kernel in ratio of 4:3:3) through chemical (sulphuric acid and lime (Calcium hydroxide) hydrolysis per cent. by weight, minimum | 16% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Botanical (Lemon grass; leaves) extract per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.9% w/w | Minimum |
| iv | Sugar syrup (Beet sugar) per cent. by weight, minimum | 20% w/w | Minimum |
| v | Benzyl alcohol (Preservative) per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.2% w/w | Minimum |
| vi | Water percent. by weight | 38.9Weight basis | Exact / specified |
| vii | 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 | Total amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 18% w/w | Estimation of total amino acids |
| ii | Free amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 1.5% w/w | Free/specific amino acid analysis |
| iii | Mannitol per cent. by weight, minimum | 1.14% w/w | Method 10: Estimation of mannitol |
| iv | Alginic acid per cent. by weight, minimum | 1.0% w/w | Method 7: Detection and quantification of alginic acid |
| v | pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.0 - 6.5pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| vi | Specific gravity | 1.22- 1.25Specific gravity | Method 2: Estimation of specific gravity |
| vii | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 20% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
| viii | Total dissolved solids per cent. by weight, minimum | 46% w/w | Estimation of TDS/TSS |
| ix | Solubility per cent. by weight, minimum | 95% w/w | Method 5: Estimation of water solubility |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | Four foliar applications at 2000 ml/ha | 809 ml | 3.24 litre |
Notification history
- 13 Aug 2025S.O. 3742(E): entry inserted
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.
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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.