Increasing Ratoon Cotton Productivity With Advanced Biotechnology

Anand Patil was at his wits’ end. Anand, a cotton farmer in Jalgaon, was experiencing problems with the yield of his ratoon cotton crop.

Square drop just before boll formation resulted in fewer bolls per plant. Fewer bolls meant lower yield and lower returns.

Frustrated, Anand reached out to us for a solution.

Nutrient deprivation, climate variations, or pathogen infestation primarily cause premature boll drops.

During the boll development stage, there is excessive demand for carbohydrates and nutrients, with a major portion diverted to growing seeds.

Leaves and roots receive a minimal amount of nutrients, leaving roots weaker and decreasing the potential for nutrient uptake from the soil.

Cotton grows best in cold weather, with ideal temperatures ranging from 15 °C to 25 °C.

Minor temperature fluctuations, especially those in higher ranges, are detrimental to bolls.

Cotton plants are often prey to nematodes, parasites, and fungi. Fungal infection causes root and boll rot.

Our experts visited Anand at his farm and thoroughly analysed the problem.

Our solution is the application of Magic-Gro DripSol.

We recommended he use 500 grams of Magic-Gro DripSol per acre immediately after the first watering, followed by a second application 30 days later of 250 grams per acre.

Magic-Gro technology is the fruit of over 15 years of rigorous research.

It is a consortium of non-genetically engineered, beneficial, and robust microbes that are non-pathogenic, enhance soil fertility, and boost plant immunity.

Strains used in Magic-Gro DripSol are scientifically chosen for the best results of the products.

The formulation is in powder form and free from any toxic chemicals.

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Anand was thrilled with the results. His productivity was higher than he had expected after applying Magic-Gro DripSol.

Cotton bolls were healthier and disease-free due to increased nutrient uptake.

Leaves weren’t discoloured, and his dependence on pesticides and fertilizers was significantly reduced.

His yield was 90-100 squares per plant, in comparison to plants in his uncle’s farms, where only 20-30 squares developed per (ratoon cotton) plant.

His yield had increased by almost 80 percent!