About Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza VAM Biofertilizer
Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza is a granular VAM (Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza) biofertilizer that helps roots reach more phosphorus, nitrogen, sulphur and water. It suits mycorrhizal crops such as paddy, wheat, coconut, banana, sugarcane, cardamom, tea, coffee, pepper, pulses, vegetables, turmeric and cotton, and the gain is largest in soils low in available phosphorus. Its fungal threads grow from the root into the surrounding soil and widen the area the root can draw from. It is not a plant food and is suitable for broadcasting or mixing with organic matter at sowing in recommended crops.
Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza Technical Content
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM)
Mode of Action
- Fungal threads grow from the root into the surrounding soil, widening the area where the root can draw nutrients and water from.
- This improves the uptake of phosphorus, nitrogen, sulphur and water, mainly phosphorus.
- Colonization of the root typically takes about two to four weeks, so benefits build up over the season, not in days.
Key Features and Benefits
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Better root hair formation: Improves root hair formation, so plants absorb more water and nutrients.
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Wider root reach: Extends the root system into the surrounding soil, improving phosphorus, nitrogen and sulphur uptake.
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Water stress support: Helps plants get through water stress.
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Better soil condition: Improves soil aeration and water infiltration.
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Natural disease defence: Strengthens natural defence against soil-borne diseases.
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Lower fertilizer dependence: Reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers.
Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza Dosage and Recommended Crops
Crops |
Application Method |
Dosage |
Growth Stage/Time of Application |
Paddy, Wheat, Coconut, Banana, Sugarcane, Cardamom, Tea, Coffee, Pepper, Cereals, Pulses, Legumes, Vegetables, Turmeric, Cotton |
Direct broadcast, or mixed with granular fertilizer |
4 to 8 kg per acre |
At sowing, so the fungus meets young roots |
Paddy, Wheat, Coconut, Banana, Sugarcane, Cardamom, Tea, Coffee, Pepper, Cereals, Pulses, Legumes, Vegetables, Turmeric, Cotton |
Mixed with organic matter |
4 to 10 kg with 50 to 80 kg of farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost, then applied to the field |
At sowing or transplanting |
Nursery seedlings |
Slurry root dip |
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Before transplanting |
Method of Application
- Broadcast: Apply 4 to 8 kg per acre directly, or mixed with granular fertilizer, at sowing. For mixing with organic matter; Mix 4 to 10 kg with 50 to 80 kg of farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost, then apply to the field. Place it where it will touch the root zone, such as a planting pit or furrow, and keep the soil moist.
- For nursery seedlings, a slurry root dip is a common method.
Best Time to Apply
At sowing or transplanting. It is a one-time application at the start of the crop, not a spray.
Compatibility, Safety and Storage
Tank-Mix Compatibility
- Not a spray product. Do not mix it with DAP, SSP or other high-phosphorus fertilizers, as they suppress colonization.
- Strong chemical fungicides can harm the fungus, so avoid them at the root zone during establishment.
- Mix with farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost for best root contact.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves while handling and applying, as a standard precaution.
- Avoid application during peak sun or windy conditions.
- Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while handling or applying the product.
- Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after use.
- Keep the product out of reach of children and pets.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes and skin.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, and keep the product in its original sealed container.
Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza Expert Advice
"For best results, apply Katyayani Bhumiraja Mycorrhiza at sowing, placed in the root zone along with farmyard manure or compost, and keep the soil moist so the fungus can colonize the roots. Keep high-phosphorus fertilizers like DAP and SSP away from the root zone." – BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information
- Do not use on cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, mustard, spinach or beet, as these families do not form mycorrhizae and the fungus has nothing to colonies.
- Mycorrhiza has no leaf symptom of its own; it helps where roots cannot reach enough phosphorus or water, such as in crops respond poorly to applied phosphorus, slow establishment after sowing or transplanting, weak drought tolerance, or fields where phosphorus is present but locked up or out of root reach.
- Phosphorus shortage usually shows dark green or purplish leaves, poor root growth and delayed flowering. Mycorrhiza reduces the reach problem, but it will not replace phosphorus in a field that has none.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines outlined on the product label and accompanying leaflet.
