Protein hydrolysate 27% (Plant Source) (Powder)
A protein hydrolysate and amino acid biostimulant in powder form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Free amino acids ≥ 0.04 % w/w; Total amino acids ≥ 3 % w/w. Notified for paddy (rice) and tomato.
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S.O. 876(E): Specification figures “1.5-2.0” changed to “0.4-0.7”.
The tables below show the amended wording.
Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Soy flour per cent. by weight, minimum | 27% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Enzymes [Protease 2% (400U/g) +Amylase 1% (80U/g)] per cent. by weight, minimum | 3% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Diatomaceous Earth 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 | Free amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.04% w/w | Free/specific amino acid analysis |
| ii | Total amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum 8 | 3% w/w | Estimation of total amino acids |
| iii | Bulk density (g/cm ) | 0.4-0.7Density | Method 3: Estimation of bulk density |
| iv | pH (1% aqueous solution) | 5.0- 7.0pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
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) | Seed treatment before sowing at 3.0 gm/kg seed | No per-acre conversion: seed-treatment basis is per kilogram of seed. | — |
| Tomato | One soil application at 1.25 kg/ha | 506 g | 506 g |
Notification history
- 26 May 2025S.O. 2346(E): entry inserted
- Later amendmentS.O. 3741(E): Paddy seed treatment at 3 g/kg seed; Tomato one soil application at 1.25 kg/ha.
- Later amendmentS.O. 876(E): Specification figures “1.5-2.0” changed to “0.4-0.7”.
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.