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Impact of different carrier material on the viability of Nostoc sp. HNBGU 006

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Shashi Uniyal1 and Rahul Kunwar Singh1
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.10.492

Abstract

Selection of a suitable carrier is the biggest challenge in the successful implementation of bioformulation in agriculture sector. The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of five different low-cost carrier (neem leaves powder, curry leaves powder, fuller’s earth, soil and sand) on the viability of cyanobacteria. The physicochemical properties of all carriers were investigated. Highest Water Holding Capacity (WHC) was recorded in curry leaves powder (183.58%) followed by neem leaves powder (90.94%). The carriers were integrated with the cyanobacteria and the formulation were stored in room temperature for four months. The viability of cyanobacterial cellswas studied by measuring the chlorophyll content of the formulation on monthly basis. The highest increase in chlorophyll content was recorded in neem leaves powder (320%) followed by curry leaves powder (271.53%) and sand (5.12%). Thus, the present investigation highlights the possibility that neem leaves powder can be a suitable carrier for cyanobacterial bioformulation that can be used to enhance the agriculture production.

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