Blacksmith BioScience - MEGAPHOS SP Phosphorus Solubilizing Microbe

Brand: Blacksmith BioScience

The Problem

Phosphorous is notorious for binding in the soil and thus, being unavailable to plants. This in turn leads to either phosphorus deficiency or over application of phosphorus fertilizers.

The Solution:

MegaPhos SP is a high concentration of a select bacterial strain that aids in transformation of soil phosphorus into an assumable form for plants. The active ingredient in MegaPhos SP, Bacillus megaterium HM87, produces enzymes and other secondary metabolites that solubilize and mineralize normally unavailable phosphorous.

Results

MegaPhos SP greenhouse trials (fig. 1) demonstrate its ability to release normally unavailable phosphorous to plants. As an end result, plants also see an increase of vigor, root growth and overall plant health.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Active Ingredient: Bacillus megaterium HM87

Description: A gram positive, rod shaped, endospore forming bacteria.

Purpose: Solubilizes phosphorus and makes it available to plants even in high calcium soils. Produces metabolites beneficial to plant growth, yield & root production.

Primary Metabolites Produced: Enzymes that help solubilize the fixed phosphorus into an exchangeable form that is usable by plants. These organic acids, through their hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, chelate the cations (mainly calcium) bound to phosphate converting them into the soluble forms.

Secondary Metabolites Produced: Lactic acid, gluconic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, propionic acid.

Plant Interaction: Able to colonize the rhizosphere.

Additional Benefits:
* Increases crop yield
* Promotes root & top growth
* Enhances plant vigor

Formulation:
Water-soluble powder

Carrier:
Proprietary blend of natural microbial enhancers to promote biofertility properties

Application:
Soil incorporation, seed treatment, soil application or foliar spray

BENEFITS

* Contains high concentration of a unique beneficial strain of Bacillus
* Solubilizes phosphorus normally unavailable to the plant
* Can help cure phosphorus deficiency
* Increases crop yield and production
* Perfect rotational or tank mix partner
* OMRI listed and CDFA organic certified