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  • What is NPK Consortia?

    What is NPK Consortia?

    Posted on : 10 Mar 2025 By : Agri Search (India) Pvt. Ltd.

    NPK Consortia is a biofertilizer that contains a group of beneficial microorganisms 

    that help plants by fixing nitrogen (N), solubilizing phosphorus (P), and mobilizing potassium (K) in the soil.

    It enhances soil fertility and promotes plant growth naturally. 

     

     Microbes in NPK Consortia

     

     Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria

    Azotobacter spp. (for non-legumes) 

    Rhizobium spp. (for legumes) 

    Azospirillum spp. (for cereals, millets, etc.) 

     

    Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) 

     Bacillus spp.

     Pseudomonas spp. 

     

    Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria (KMB)

     Frateuria aurantia 

     

    Benefits of NPK Consortia 

    ✅ Improves nutrient availability to plants

    ✅ Reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers 

    ✅ Enhances root and plant growth 

    ✅ Improves soil health and fertility 

    ✅ Cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative

     

     Application Methods

    Seed Treatment – Coat seeds with NPK consortia before sowing

    Soil Application – Mix with compost or farmyard manure and apply to the soil 

    Foliar Spray – Diluted in water and sprayed on crops for better absorption

     

    One of the best NPK Consortia products available in the market is KONCERT by Agri Search (India) Pvt. Ltd. 

    This liquid biofertilizer contains a combination of essential microbial strains that work together to

     improve nutrient absorption, boost plant vigor, and increase yield.