Ninai Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra

It is observed that due to enormous stress on the quantity of the agriculture produce the quality of crops, inputs and resources has been compromised. All these factors are precariously interrelated. If one gets disturbed the others get affected, too. The natural resources i.e. Soil, Water and Air have been contaminated due to the indiscreet use of modern inputs (inorganic fertilizers, pesticides etc.) and equipments. They have adversely affected these natural resources. And the sustainability in agriculture has become a major issue. We, at Ninai Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (NABPL) have been developing our agriculture inputs after taking in to considerations current agricultural practices, soil conditions and availability of soil inputs. ProtomealTM is the product of the conscious efforts of NABPL to address the prevailing soil conditions and requirements of the modern agriculture. It is a very rich source of organic carbon to the soil This bio-organic soil input is innovative in its origin, has a base material rich in organic carbon and protein, which are the basic elements for microbial growth. Further, it is enriched with efficient microbes for better results. Salient Features of Protomeal™ Manufactured from innovative base material (yeast) Two stage scientific production Composting & Bio-enrichment Consortium of very efficient and new microorganisms Optimum utilization of nutrients, hence less expenditure on chemical fertilizers Enhancement in yield and quality of crops A quality soil input produced under able guidance of our R & D team  

Proto-Green is a 100% organic product specifically developed for pot, terrace and kitchen gardens. It directly talks to end consumers. It is specifically created for individuals who have a passion for gardening and domestic farming. Salient Features of Proto Green -     Rejuvenates soil     Retains adequate water     Healthy & flourishing plants     Odourless, free of pests & weeds     Safe to animals & human beings

Proto GolfTM is the product of the conscious efforts of Ninai Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (NABPL) to address the prevailing conditions and requirements soil or sand surfaces of the modern day Sports, Golf Grounds and Lawn development and maintenance. The primary problems and difficulties faced in developing and maintaining grass/turf/ lawns areviz.a. Soil or Sand Salinity : disturbed pH & ECb. Soil or Sand Compaction : due indiscreet use of water & chemical inputs.c. Water management in Sand based surfacesd. Nutrients managemente. Weed Managementf. Wear & tear (divot) recovery/managementThe effective and affordable solution to all these problems is a good quality, wholesome,reliable, contamination & weed free organic soil or sand input, enhanced with grass beneficial microbes. NABPL which is specialized in dealing with soil or sand and soil or sand microbiology has developed Proto GolfTM. The uniqueness or innovativeness of this input set in motion from the selection of raw material (organic source) and bio component.Our Organic Source:The top most priority of any organic fertilizer manufacturer should be of providing an unadulterated, non-contaminated, fully decomposed and quality consistent organic matter with favorable C:N (Carbon: Nitrogen) ratio. NABPL observed that the existing sources (i.e. manures & green waste) available in markets, lack the qualities required for a satisfactory organic fertilizer. After an extensive R & D and field trials Barley Cake, the by-product of Beer process found to be the best alternative as an organic source. The whole process of barley fermentation (for beer making) is free of adulteration, contamination and chemicals. The sterile barley cake which isobtained after fermentation is not only rich with organic matter but also enriched with traces of yeast, micronutrients and hormones. Also, Neem (Azadirachta indica) & Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) de-oiled powder is added to this bio mass. Also, these organic inputs make Proto Golf Weed free.

Symbiotic association of plant roots and microbes is well proven phenomenon. This kind of association was reported between Azospirillum and Paspalum notatum and N2 fixing microbes by Mrs. Johanna Dobriener, Brazil in 1972. Similarly, presence of Azotobacter in cortical cells of roots of grass (intra-cortical) was reported by Dr. Bhide & Dr. A.G. Purandare, Pune in 1979. Hence, the occurrence and activity of plant growth promoting bacteria in rhizosphere was very well established. The roots exudates (secretion through roots) are the governing factor these activities. E.g. If plant needs nitrogen for its growth then it encourages colonies of N2 fixing microbes in rhizosphere. Likewise, if it requires P then PSB are encouraged by controlling the type of root exudates.It is a consortium of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria, which are active and in liquid form for easy application. The application of different microbes at different stages of plant growth was cumbersome and expensive. Ninai Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd.(NABPL) therefore, came up with the idea of consortium (group) of microbes together.NABPL approached Microbiology Department of University of Pune (MDUP) with this concept. After, very extensive R & D with (MDUP) ProTecTM was formulated. The development of ProTecTM, a liquid bio soil conditioner by NABPL was an innovative concept in itself. This consortium of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria/ Rhizobium (PGPR) is in liquid form and with live microbes for easy application.Development of ProTec™a. Isolation:NABPL collected rootlets of different plants at various stages of their life cycle. This exercise was undertaken to collect efficient microbial strains in rhizoshere. After, employing the standard technique of microbial isolation, great number strains of microbes were obtained.b. Screening & Identification A very stringent screening was carried out before identification of the strains. The screening was done to select the most efficient microbial strains in their activities. While, screening and selecting the strains the following plant beneficial activities were taken into account1. N2 fixing2. Phosphate solubilization3. Iron & micro-nutrients mobilization4. Fungal inhibition5. Production of Plant growth promoting Hormones6. Decomposition of agricultural residuesAfter screening process all these microbes are grown under aseptic condition in appropriate media to develop into a consortium. All these are compatible to each other and do not mar or retard the activity of the other.ProTecTM is not innovative in its conceptualization but the contents (microbes) are alsoinnovative. They are more efficient and different than those available in market. Microbes andtheir functions are1. Nitrogen fixing: For this function, Beijerinkia spp. and Derxia spp. were preferred overAzotobacter spp. because of their efficiency and better tolerance to the pH variations.2. Phosphate Solubilisation: Bacillus magaterium helps the insoluble phosphorus todissolve in organic acids secreted by it and make it available to plants.3. Fungal Inhibition: Toxins secreted by Pseudomonos spp. are detrimental to the growthof soil borne pathogens viz. Fusarium, Pythium, Rizhoctonia etc.4. Micro-nutrients mobilization: This function of bacteria viz. Pseudomonos spp. in ProTecmakes it stand apart from the conventional bio soil inputs. Plants need iron and theyabsorb in Ferrous, Fe2+ form. But in soil it is available in Ferric, Fe3+ form due to theoxidation. The iron reductase enzyme secreted by these bacteria not only make Fe2+available but also make other blocked micro-nutrients free i.e. Mg, Mn, B, Zn, Mo andmake available to the plant, too5. Hormone production: Strains from Enterobacteriaceae family have capacity to secrethormones, which help in plant growth, flowering, fruit setting and quality of produce.6. Decomposition: The Bacillus spp. present in ProTecTM helps decomposition of organicmatter and residues in soil (e.g. dead green mass) and also regulate C:N ratio.There are in all 14 strains in ProTecTM. It means that more than a variety of each spp. for each function. This makes ProTecTM more effective and efficient as it can show results in various soil conditions i.e. pH, EC, soil structures etc. In fact, the PGPR in ProTecTM stabilize the soil biologically, physically and chemically. Hence, it is called the soil revitalizer and rejuvenator.