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Process for preparation of liquid seaweed plant bio-stimulant (LSPB) from brown algae-sargassum

Biofertilizer
crop yield enhancement
marginal farmers
agricultural residue utilisation
low-cost technology

overview

This is an indigenously developed seaweed-based biofertilizer technology converts fresh or dry brown seaweed biomass into a low-cost liquid fertilizer suitable for foliar and soil application. The process enhances crop yield by 13–28% and repurposes residues into cellulose and carbon materials, supporting import substitution and sustainable agricultural growth in India.

  • 9

    TRL

  • 1

    No of Units Deployed

  • 20

    No. of training hours

Key Features

  • Affordable – Low-cost technology for small scale farmers
  • Productive – Yield gains of 13–28%
  • Supported – Demonstration and six-month handholding

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. Kamalesh Prasad

Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute

G B Marg Waghawadi Raod Bhavnagar 364001

Email: kamlesh[at]csmcri[dot]res[dot]in

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