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Azotobacter


Azotobacter


Azotobacter

Azotobacter
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• Azotobacter chroococcum is the dominant inhabitant in arable soils capable of fixing N2 non-symbiotically.

• Produces abundant slime which helps in soil aggregation


• Recommended for all non leguminous plants especially rice, wheat, cotton, vegetables etc.

• Also produces plant growth promoters and anti fungus chemicals.

• Ideally grown on Ashby’s Mannitol agar medium.


• Apply as seed treatment or soil treatments or both.

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