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Hokandara, Sri Lanka.
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4. What is a Biofilm?
Biofilms are an aggregate of bacteria & other microorganisms in
which cells are surrounded within a self-produced matrix of
extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that attach to each
other and/or to a surface.
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5. Microscopic view of Biofilms
Bacterial cells
attached to fungal mycelium
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7. Is an environmentally friendly, 100% natural, chemical free
fertilizer manufactured only with locally sourced ingredients within
Sri Lanka.
Technology used in Biofilm T is a Patented Technology
Biofilm T is an innovation by Institute of Fundamental Studies(IFS)
after 10 years of research
Tea Research Institute (TRI) has conducted field trails in
collaboration with IFS for more than 8 years. The effectiveness of
Biofilm-T has been proven across all tea growing regions in Sri Lanka
This product does not contain any human pathogenic micro-organisms
and is free from Heavy metals such as Cd, As, Pb, Hg.
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Why you need
Due to high usage of conventional chemical fertilizers and weedicides, soil
condition has deteriorated to alarming levels and has become unsuitable for
plantations
In some farm lands more than 70% of chemical fertilizer (i.e Urea) leaches
to the ground and does not get absorbed to plants when applied
Scientists have established that microbial communities of the soil need to be
enhanced to overcome this problem
Use of eco-friendly Biofilm-T will increase the microorganism activity in
the soil and improve the quality of the soil
Continuous usage of Biofilm-T shall generate the lacking synergy between
plants and microorganisms in the soil, thus leading to higher yields from
plantations
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Distribution of Microbes in Tea Soil
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
NOTES
CF Chemical Fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm-T
Dilution rate: 10-4
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10. Benefits of using
• Reduces chemical fertilizer by 50%
• Increased microbial diversity in the soil will improve natural pest & disease
control
• Increases CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) in soil
• Develops a nutrient pool in the soil (via Phosphorous solubalisation, Potassium
chelating & Nitrogen fixation)
• Promotes plant growth activity by producing growth hormones (i.e Indole acetic
acid & Gibberellic acid)
• Increased capability to retain water makes plants more drought resistant
• Provides a high yield continuously throughout the year
• Transforms poorly conditioned soil back to a live & microorganism rich soil
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Tea Nurseries
Mix 700g of T-65 in 100L of water in combination with 25ml of Biofilm-T. Apply the mixture to
2,500 plants of the age of 2-3 months. Above application should be carried out once a month for a
period of 3 months. Thereafter, with the growth of plants, apply the normal dosage of T-65 (i.e
1.4kg) along with 25ml of Biofilm – T, once a month for a period of 3 months.
Important
Once opened, contents of the bottle should be utilized within 24 hours
Shake well before each use
Store in a dry cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight
How to use
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Mature Tea Plants
For application, the soil should be moist
Apply exactly half the amount of recommended fertilizer to the area Biofilm-T is going
to be used (i.e for 1 acre 75kg of recommended fertilizer)
Apply Biofilm-T on the same day or day after, as illustrated below
How to use
Important
Once opened, contents of the bottle should be utilized within 24 hours
Store in a dry cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight
For best results use Biofilm-T at every fertilizing cycle as above
Shake well before each use When using a 16L spray tank, first clean
of any residue and add 2 x bottle lids
(50ml) of Biofilm-T and fill tank with
water. Or mix 250ml bottle with 80L of
water and add to spray tank.
A 16L tank can cover 500 tea plants.
Using the spray tank, spray to
the root area, from plant to
plant
A 250ml bottle is sufficient for ½ acre of land
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Nursery plant trials with
T65 Chemical Fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm-T
JULY 2012
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Drought resistance of young tea plants in Ratnapura
100% CF 50% CF +
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
March 2008 March 2008
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Successfully utilized at Wilehena Estate - Akuressa
NOV 2013
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Successfully utilized at Green Field Estate - Pitigala
DEC 2013
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Successfully utilized at TRI Southern Centre
DEC 2013
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Phosphorous solubility in soil
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Available P (ppm)
Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.
Biofilm-T significantly increased P availability in soil
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Notes
Rec fert Recommended fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T
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Potassium levels in soil
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Soil Exchangeable Potassium (ppm)
Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Bioflm-T increased Potassium levels in the soil
Notes
Rec fert Recommended fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T
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Organic Carbon (%) in soil
a a
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Soil Organic Carbon (%)
Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Notes
Rec fert Recommended fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T
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Net C accumulation in plant, soil, and C leached
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Microbial biomass carbon (μg/g) and CEC
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Rec.Fert
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CEC Ratnapura trial (milli
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Microbial Biomass Carbon MBC
μg/g
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Notes
Rec fert Recommended fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T
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Soil moisture status (%) & Transpiration rate (milimol cm-2s-1)
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Soil Moisture %
Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Notes
Rec fert Recommended fertilizer
BFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T
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Effect of BFBFs on soil gas fluxes and carbon
storage (Ratnapura soil)
Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)
Global Warming Potential
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28. Passara Demonstration Trial
Passara Demonstration Trial - 1st year yield (kg/ha)
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F3B+1/2VPUva
Full VPUva
Made Tea (kg/ha) Profit
F3B + ½ VPUva 1841
Full VPUva 1674
167kgx300/= 50100/=
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Made Tea (kg/ha) Profit
F3B + ½ VPUM 3711
Full VPUM 3445
266kgx300/= 79800/=
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Elkaduwe Demonstration Trial - 10 months tea yield
F3B+1/2VPUM
Full VPUM
Elkaduwa Demonstration Trial
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30. Demonstration Trial - Kottawa 1st year yield (kg/ha)
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F3B+1/2VPLC
Full VPLC
Made Tea (kg/ha) Profit
F3B + ½ VPLC 4121
Full VPLC 3843
278kgx300/= 83400/=
Kottawa Demonstration Trial
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Cost of
MRP of 250ml bottle Rs. 600
Sufficient for an area of 1/2 acre
• Cheaper than using Chemical Fertilizer
• Generates higher yields
• Improves quality of tea
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Min. Total Profit
From Fertiliser = Rs: 3760.00
From Yield = Rs: 69600.00
= Rs: 73360/ha
33. Report to confirm that is free from
heavy metals and human pathogens
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Biofilm Biofertilizer products under development for
other crops
• Rice
• Maize
• Coconut
• Rubber
• Big Onions
• Vegetables
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Successful trials conducted for Biofilm-M (Biofertilizer for Maize)
Location:- Plenty foods Pty Ltd, Mahiyanganaya
Biofilm-M + 50% CF 100% CF
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