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NOVEL MAIZE ROOT GROWTH AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE WITH PROTEASE & LIPASE-ENRICHED MUSTARD BIOFERTILIZER THEREOF

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Filed on 29 October 2024

Abstract

The invention provides an enzyme-treated biofertilizer made from mustard, maize, or wheat straw, enriched with protease and lipase enzymes. The biofertilizer improves nitrogen and organic carbon bioavailability, supporting root growth and nutrient absorption in maize. By recycling agricultural waste, this biofertilizer offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to synthetic fertilizers, enhancing soil health, promoting eco-friendly farming, and contributing to higher crop yields.

Patent Information

Application ID202411082500
Invention FieldCHEMICAL
Date of Application29/10/2024
Publication Number45/2024

Inventors

NameAddressCountryNationality
E. JEEVANA SAILOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, JALANDHAR-DELHI G.T. ROAD, PHAGWARA, PUNJAB-144 411, INDIA.IndiaIndia
DR. RAJEEVLOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, JALANDHAR-DELHI G.T. ROAD, PHAGWARA, PUNJAB-144 411, INDIA.IndiaIndia
MATHARI SIYONKUMARILOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, JALANDHAR-DELHI G.T. ROAD, PHAGWARA, PUNJAB-144 411, INDIA.IndiaIndia

Applicants

NameAddressCountryNationality
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITYJALANDHAR-DELHI G.T. ROAD, PHAGWARA, PUNJAB-144 411, INDIA.IndiaIndia

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to biofertilizers, specifically a biofertilizer derived from agricultural waste like mustard, maize, and wheat straw treated with protease and lipase enzymes. This biofertilizer improves soil fertility, promotes root growth, and optimizes nutrient uptake, particularly in maize crops. It provides a sustainable solution by utilizing agricultural residues, thus contributing to eco-friendly and efficient farming practices.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Agricultural waste management is a critical concern, especially with the high quantities of mustard, maize, and wheat straw generated worldwide. These straws are often underutilized, leading to environmental issues when left to decompose in fields or burned. Conventional fertilizers, while effective in improving crop productivity, have environmental drawbacks, including soil and water pollution. Furthermore, over-reliance on synthetic fertilizers can degrade soil health and lead to nutrient imbalances.
Agricultural residues like mustard, maize, and wheat straw are rich in cellulose, proteins, and lipids, although these nutrients are often in forms that are not readily available to plants. Transforming these residues into nutrient-dense biofertilizers through enzyme treatment offers a sustainable solution. Protease enzymes can break down the proteins in straw into peptides and amino acids, enhancing nitrogen bioavailability, while lipase enzymes hydrolyze lipids into fatty acids, which improve water retention and soil organic matter. This invention utilizes enzyme-treated straw-based biofertilizers to promote sustainable agriculture by recycling organic matter, enhancing soil health, and optimizing nutrient uptake in maize.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
This invention provides an enzyme-treated biofertilizer derived from agricultural waste such as mustard, maize, and wheat straw. The biofertilizer is formulated by treating straw with protease and lipase enzymes to decompose proteins and lipids into simpler, bioavailable forms, enriching the soil with nitrogen and organic carbon. This enhances nutrient absorption and promotes root growth in maize. The biofertilizer is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and contributes to sustainable agricultural practices. It is applied to the soil to improve microbial biomass, root biomass, and crop yield, providing a practical solution for eco-friendly nutrient management in agriculture.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a"," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
The invention involves creating a biofertilizer using mustard, maize, and wheat straw treated with protease and lipase enzymes. The process begins by collecting agricultural straw residues and treating them with protease to decompose proteins into amino acids and peptides, which increase nitrogen availability. Lipase enzymes hydrolyze lipids into fatty acids, enhancing soil organic matter and water retention. Each type of straw is treated with specific enzyme concentrations (Mustard: 170 U/g protease, 120 U/g lipase; Maize: 150 U/g protease, 100 U/g lipase; Wheat: 140 U/g protease, 90 U/g lipase) and incubated at 30-40°C to accelerate decomposition.
The treated straw can undergo fermentation for 2-4 weeks to promote microbial activity, further enriching the biofertilizer. The biofertilizer is then applied to maize fields, enhancing soil fertility, root development, and crop yield. This eco-friendly biofertilizer improves nutrient bioavailability and soil health, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. The invention addresses environmental pollution, nutrient efficiency, and soil health, providing a practical solution for eco-friendly farming.
, Claims:1. A biofertilizer formulation comprising mustard, maize, or wheat straw treated with protease and lipase enzymes, enhancing nutrient bioavailability and root growth in maize crops.
2. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein protease enzymes decompose proteins into amino acids and peptides, providing nitrogen in a bioavailable form for plants.
3. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein lipase enzymes hydrolyze lipids into fatty acids, improving soil organic matter and water retention.
4. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein enzyme-treated straw undergoes an optional fermentation process to promote microbial activity and further decompose organic matter.
5. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, applied as a soil amendment to increase microbial biomass, enhance root growth, and improve maize crop yield.
6. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein mustard straw treated with protease and lipase enzymes provides higher nitrogen and phosphorus content compared to untreated straw.
7. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the treated biofertilizer enhances water retention capacity in soil, supporting sustainable crop growth under limited water conditions.
8. A method as claimed in Claim 1, wherein enzyme-treated straw biofertilizer improves root biomass, crop yield, and soil health in maize fields.
9. The biofertilizer formulation as claimed in Claim 1, wherein decomposition and nutrient release rates are faster with mustard straw compared to maize and wheat straw.
10. A biofertilizer as claimed in Claim 1, derived from agricultural straw, providing an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and enhancing nutrient uptake efficiency.

Documents

NameDate
202411082500-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-FORM 1 [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-FORM-9 [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-POWER OF AUTHORITY [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-PROOF OF RIGHT [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024
202411082500-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [29-10-2024(online)].pdf29/10/2024

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