General Part-1

Technology Code:-	:	201713450164266
Organization Details...
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Division name if any	:	Division of Crop Production & PHT
Details of Inventors..
Principal Inventor	:	Srinivasan V
Principal Inventor Designation:	:	Principal Scientist
Principal Inventor Email	:	srinivasan.v@icar.gov.in
Principal Inventor Address	:	ICAR-IISR, Kozhikode
Co-Inventor Name	:	R Dinesh,R Praveena,Eapen SJ
Co-Inventor Email	:	dinesh.r@icar.gov.in,praveena.r@icar.gov.in,sjeapen@gmail.com
Technology Name	:	TRICHOLIME - granular lime based Trichoderma formulation
Technology Details..
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Complete Details of Technology:	:
The area of acidic soil in India amounts to around 28% of the total geographical area and the soil acidity generally ranges from slightly acidic (pH < 6.5) to strongly acidic (pH < 4.5). Most of the crops production and productivity is achieved when it is grown in near neutral soil pH conditions. High levels of soil acidity decrease the availability of plant nutrients particularly phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and micro-nutrients and also adversely affects important soil microbiological processes and therefore the nutrient cycle. Even though synthetic fungicides are generally used to manage soil borne fungal pathogens, the use of fungicides is known to cause soil and water pollution, besides having hazardous effects on human health and also adversely affect beneficial soil micro-organisms such fungi, PGPRs and mycorrhizal fungi. For the better establishment of these beneficial microbes in soil, favourable soil conditions with near neutral soil pH is essential. Trichoderma spp. are among the most studied fungal biocontrol agents that have been successfully used to suppress several soil borne plant pathogens and have been successfully used as biopesticides and biofertilizers in the field of crop production. Recognizing the potential of beneficial bio-agents and the challenges posed by traditional lime applications, the product was developed which integrate lime and Trichoderma bacteria. These lime based microbial formulations can be used to ameliorate low pH soils and ensure simultaneous delivery of plant beneficial fungus Trichoderma sp.
Brief Description of Technology Including Salient Features:
The granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation (Tricholime) developed by ICAR-IISR can promote the growth, yield and quality of agricultural crops. This lime-based formulation can neutralise the pH of the soil, promote plant growth and protect crops from soil borne pathogens. The application of the granular formulation to the soil improves soil physical condition, secondary nutrients availability and soil microbial activity. The biological control potential and plant growth promoting characters of the microbial agent in the granular lime formulation provide an alternative to synthetic fungicides. The granular formulation can mitigate soil acidity and simultaneously supply bio agents that ensures better plant growth and uptake of nutrients, as a single product.
Benefits/Utility	:
The granular formulation can mitigate soil acidity and simultaneously supply bio agents that ensures better plant growth and uptake of nutrients, as a single product. The neutralizing potential of the product is 60-90% and the Trichoderma population is maintained in the soil in the range of 10'4 - 10'8 cfu/g soil.
Time Of Application Use	:	As basal (one time) or in splits for the tree/ horticulture crops crops
How To Use	:
Depends on the initial soil pH and on a per plant/ tree based application rates for horticulture crops, as like that of the lime application.
Impact, If Adopted	:
Soil amending and bio-agents delivery for sustainability
Social Impact	:
Soil health and plant health management
TargetUsers/Stake holders	:	Farmers for adoption at field. Companies for product licensing and commercial production.
Technology Contact..
Name	:	Director
Email	:	director@spices.res.in,director.spices@icar.gov.in
Phone Number	:	0495-2730294
Fax Number	:	0495-2731187
Address	:	ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research,Marikunnu P.O.,Calicut-673012
Name	:	Srinivasan V
Email	:	srinivasan.v@icar.gov.in
Keyword for Technology	:	Lime, Tricholime, Trichoderma, soil acidity amelioration, biocontrol

Technology Development Details Part-2

Project Details (Through which technology was developed)	:	Path. XXX (813): Development and formulation of Plant Beneficial Rhizosphere Microorganisms (PBRMs) for disease antagonism, soil nutrient solubilization and plant growth promotion
Time of Initiation Technology Development	:	11-2017
Time of Completion Technology Development	:	3-2023
Technology Validated by	:	Within ICAR
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Organization Name(if within ICAR)	:	ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research,Calicut
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Year of Validation(YYYY)	:	11-2017
Year of Release/Adoption(YYYY)	:	3-2023
Statutory Regulatory Approvals Required Before Transfer/Marketing	:	YES
Country	:	India
Statutory Approving Authority	:	NBA, Chennai
Statutory Approval Status	:	Approval granted
Commercial Availability	:	To be commercialized

Applies To(Regional Differentiation)Inform Part-3

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Publication Related To Technology Part-4

Technology Flyer..

1. Srinivasan.V, Praveena R and Dinesh R (2024). Tricholime: A New granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation. --.

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