Protein hydrolysate 18% (Plant source) (Liquid)
A protein hydrolysate and amino acid biostimulant in liquid form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Total amino acids ≥ 15 % w/w; Total organic carbon ≥ 15 % w/w. Notified for paddy (rice), chilli, tomato, grape, cotton and black gram.
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Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Protein hydrolysate derived through combination of enzymatic (Exo and endo proteases) and mild acid (HCl) hydrolysis of maize and soybean seed protein (9:1 ratio) per cent. by weight, minimum | 18% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Water per cent. by weight | 82% 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 | Total amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 15% w/w | Estimation of total amino acids |
| ii | pH (1 % aqueous solution) | 1.5- 3.5pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| iii | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 15% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
| iv | Specific gravity | 1.0- 1.3Specific gravity | Method 2: Estimation of specific gravity |
| v | Solubility per cent. by weight, minimum | 98% w/w | Method 5: Estimation of water solubility |
| vi | Total dissolved solids per cent. by weight, minimum | 30% w/w | Estimation of TDS/TSS |
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) | Two foliar applications at 1200 ml/ha | 486 ml | 971 ml |
| Chilli | Four foliar applications at 1000 ml /ha | 405 ml | 1.62 litre |
| Tomato | Three foliar applications at 1000 ml/ha | 405 ml | 1.21 litre |
| Grape | Two foliar applications at 1000 ml/ha | 405 ml | 809 ml |
| Cotton | One foliar application at 625 ml/ha | 253 ml | 253 ml |
| Black gram | Three foliar applications at 750 ml/ha | 304 ml | 911 ml |
Notification history
- 13 Aug 2025S.O. 3741(E): entry inserted · superseded by a later entry
- 16 Feb 2026S.O. 876(E): entry substituted (full replacement)
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.