Fortified Panchagavya (Phase II: 2014-19)
Fortified Panchagavya (Phase II: 2014-19) Fortified Panchagavya (Phase II: 2014-19)

Panchagavya is liquid manure made from five cow-based products: cow dung, cow urine, ghee, curd, and milk, along with rotten bananas and jaggery, fermented for 21 days. It is widely used to promote healthy growth in crop plants. A simple method has been developed to enhance the quality of Panchagavya by incorporating Bacillus methylotrophicus during production. This addition speeds up the maturation process and improves the quality of the final product by increasing microbial populations and growth hormones such as IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid) and GA (Gibberellic acid). This Fortified Panchagavya has been tested on various crops, including banana, guava, ragi, pearl millet, paddy, and sesame, resulting in yield increases of 9% to 11%.

Category Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Developed By Shri A.M.M. Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC)
Under SEED support? Yes
Current Status

Fortified Panchagavya is now used annually by over 1500 farmers, resulting in higher yields and increased income. MCRC also promotes local entrepreneurship, trains farmers in production for income generation, and fosters a decentralized model.

Concerned Person Name: Dr. N. Unnamalai
Phone: 07338736200
Email: unnamalain@mcrc.murugappa.org
Keywords/Tags panchagavya, liquid biofertilizer, plant growth promotor
Last Updated On 12-08-2024

Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Technologies