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BiofertilisersFCO Schedule III

Phosphate Solubilising Fungal biofertilisers

A biofertiliser under the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.

ScheduleSchedule III, Part A
Item no.11

Specification

As notified in the Order, line by line. Values are per cent by weight unless the line says otherwise.

ParameterNotified value
Spore CountMinimum 1×106 spores/gram Minimum 1×107 viable fungal spores/ml of the liquid.
Contamination levelNil for liquid inoculums 1x103 cells per gram for carrier based preparation.
pHLiquid: 3.5 to 5.5 Carrier: 6.0 to 7.7
Efficiency characterThe strain should be capable of solubilizing at least 30 mg/litre of Phosphorus in liquid broth when tested as per the method given using Tricalcium Phosphate or Aluminium Phosphate or Iron Phosphate as Phosphate source.

Tolerance (Schedule III, Part B): 1. In case of Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria, Potash Mobilising Bacteria, Zinc Solubilising Bacteria, the total viable count shall not be less than 1×107CFU/gm of carrier material in the form of powder or granules or 5×107CFU/ml in case of liquid formulations.

Test methods: Schedule III, Part D (methods of analysis of biofertilisers).

Pack sizes allowed, from 1 Apr 2026carrier-based 200 g to 1 kg; liquid 50 mL to 1 litre. S.O. 1567(E) of 25 Mar 2026, under clause 21(c) of the Order; stock packed before the notification may be sold until its expiry. What it changes: an expert view →

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Notification history 1 entry
  • 1 Jul 2021S.O. 2671(E): entry substituted (in force 2 Jul 2021)

Consolidated by NanoKheti from the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, as amended up to the Ninth Amendment Order, 2026 (S.O. 4045(E), 22 Jul 2026), for reference. The Gazette text is authoritative; this page is not legal advice. Check the notification before labelling, licensing or buying. Checked for later changes on 20 October 2026.