Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Crop-Specific Microbial Solutions
- Soumya Garg
- 2 days ago
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LCB Navyakosh Crop-Specific Microbial Consortia have been developed to address the distinct nutritional and biological requirements of different crop groups. Each consortium combines carefully selected beneficial microorganisms that work synergistically within the rhizosphere to improve nutrient cycling, enhance soil microbial activity, and support healthy plant growth.
1. Vegetable crops
Family: Solanaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae
Examples: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Potato, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Pea, Carrot
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (Bacillus spp.)
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria (Frateuria spp.)
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For : All vegetable crops belonging to the above families.
2.Cotton (40 Packs)
Family: Malvaceae
Suitable Crops: Cotton, Okra (Bhindi), Hibiscus, and other Malvaceae crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus subtilis
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Cotton and other crops belonging to the Malvaceae family.
3. Sugarcane (40 Packs)
Family: Poaceae
Suitable Crops: Sugarcane and related grass crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Acetobacter diazotrophicus
Azospirillum spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Recommended For: Sugarcane, energy cane, and related grass species.
4. Maize (100 Packs)
Family: Poaceae
Suitable Crops: Maize, Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Finger Millet, and other cereal grasses.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azospirillum spp.
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Recommended For: Maize and other cereal crops within the grass family.
5. Sunflower (50 Packs)
Family: Asteraceae
Suitable Crops: Sunflower, Safflower, and related oilseed crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Sunflower, safflower, and other crops within the Asteraceae family.
6. Groundnut (25 Packs)
Family: Fabaceae
Suitable Crops: Groundnut, Soybean, Moong, Urad, Arhar, Chickpea, and other legumes.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Rhizobium spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Groundnut and all major leguminous crops.
7. Coffee (25 Packs)
Family: Rubiaceae
Suitable Crops: Coffee and similar perennial plantation crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Coffee plantations and crops with comparable nutrient requirements.
8. Cereals (50 Packs)
Family: Poaceae
Suitable Crops: Wheat, Rice, Barley, Oats, and other cereal crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azospirillum spp.
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Recommended For: All cereal crops belonging to the grass family.
9. Tobacco (10 Packs)
Family: Solanaceae
Suitable Crops: Tobacco, Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, and other Solanaceae crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus subtilis
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Tobacco and other crops within the Solanaceae family
10. Sisal (10 Packs)
Family: Asparagaceae
Suitable Crops: Sisal, Agave, and related crops.
LCB Microbial Consortium
Azotobacter spp.
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria
Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria
Bacillus spp.
Trichoderma spp.
Recommended For: Sisal, agave, and related fibre crops.
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