Biofilm-T Presentation 24.03.2014(1)

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Lanka Bio Fertilizers (Pvt) Limited
377/5, Welsiri Mawatha, Hokandara South,
Hokandara, Sri Lanka.
E mail: info@biofilm.lk
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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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Microscopic view of Biofilms
Bacterial cells
attached to fungal mycelium

 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.

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

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

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

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

Nursery plant trials with
T65  Chemical Fertilizer
BFBF  Biofilm-T
JULY 2012

Drought resistance of young tea plants in Ratnapura
100% CF 50% CF +
March 2008 March 2008

Fertilizer trials-TRI Uva Center
100% CF 50% CF +

Successfully utilized amongst Small Holders
in Makandura, Matara
JAN 2014

Fertilizer trials-TRI 3055/Ratnapura
100% CF 50% CF +
NOV 2013 NOV 2013

Successfully utilized at Wilehena Estate - Akuressa
NOV 2013

Successfully utilized at Green Field Estate - Pitigala
DEC 2013

Successfully utilized at TRI Southern Centre
DEC 2013

Phosphorous solubility in soil
b
b
b
a
a
a
ab b
b
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Ratnapura Elkaduwa Kottawa
Available P (ppm)
Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.
Biofilm-T significantly increased P availability in soil
Notes
Rec fert  Recommended fertilizer
BFBF  Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T

Potassium levels in soil
b
b
a
a
C
C
0
40
80
120
160
200
Soil Exchangeable Potassium (ppm)
Bioflm-T increased Potassium levels in the soil
Notes

Organic Carbon (%) in soil
a a
b
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Soil Organic Carbon (%)
Notes

Net C accumulation in plant, soil, and C leached
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Microbial biomass carbon (μg/g) and CEC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Rec. fert BFBF + 50%
Rec.Fert
50% Rec.Fert.
CEC Ratnapura trial (milli
eq./100g)
0
50
100
150
200
250
Ratnapura Kottawa
Microbial Biomass Carbon MBC
μg/g
Notes

Soil moisture status (%) & Transpiration rate (milimol cm-2s-1)
0
5
10
15
20
25
Transpiration rate
b ab
a
a
c
c
0
4
8
12
16
20
Soil Moisture %
Notes

Effect of BFBFs on soil gas fluxes and carbon
storage (Ratnapura soil)
Global Warming Potential

Passara Demonstration Trial
Passara Demonstration Trial - 1st year yield (kg/ha)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
13.5.10
31.5.10
14.6.10
12.7.10
3.8.10
27.8.10
14.9.10
5.10.10
23.10.10
13.11.10
2.12.10
23.12.10
21.1.11
18.2.11
8.3.11
24.3.11
21.04.11
F3B+1/2VPUva
Full VPUva
Made Tea (kg/ha) Profit
F3B + ½ VPUva 1841
Full VPUva 1674
167kgx300/= 50100/=

F3B + ½ VPUM 3711
Full VPUM 3445
266kgx300/= 79800/=
0
50
100
150
200
Yield(kg/ha)
Elkaduwe Demonstration Trial - 10 months tea yield
F3B+1/2VPUM
Full VPUM
Elkaduwa Demonstration Trial

Demonstration Trial - Kottawa 1st year yield (kg/ha)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
22.4.10
12.5.10
26.5.10
8.6.10
22.6.10
6.7.10
20.7.10
3.8.10
17.8.10
8.9.10
27.9.10
20.10.10
16.11.10
10.12.10
28.12.10
12.1.11
2.2.11
10.3.11
30.3.11
F3B+1/2VPLC
Full VPLC
F3B + ½ VPLC 4121
Full VPLC 3843
278kgx300/= 83400/=
Kottawa Demonstration Trial

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

Min. Total Profit
 From Fertiliser = Rs: 3760.00
 From Yield = Rs: 69600.00
 = Rs: 73360/ha

Report to confirm that is free from
heavy metals and human pathogens

Biofilm Biofertilizer products under development for
other crops
• Rice
• Maize
• Coconut
• Rubber
• Big Onions
• Vegetables

Successful trials conducted for Biofilm-M (Biofertilizer for Maize)
Location:- Plenty foods Pty Ltd, Mahiyanganaya
Biofilm-M + 50% CF 100% CF

Join us to create a
Chemical –free,
Eco Friendly future

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