sri lanka rice - rlf · in sri lanka and are identified on the map as follows : ... less weeds...

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September 2014

Sri Lanka Rice

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INTRODUCTION

In April 2014, six individual farmers participatedin field trials to find the effect of BSN Ultra seedtreatment on the paddy-field cultivation of rice.BSN Ultra is marketed in Sri Lanka as BSNRICE. Different varieties of rice were alsofeatured as part of the trials.

Trials were commenced across several regions in Sri Lanka and are identified on the map as follows :

• Location-1 Kalmunei in Eastern Province• Location-2 Rajanganaya District in North

Central Province• Location-3 Wilachchiya District in North

Central Province• Location-4 Hunumulla in Western Province

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Anuradhapura

Kalmunei

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Hunumulla

Initially, observations were maintained across allthe trial fields, however the impact of theunavailability of water saw the cessation of thetrial plots in Western Province. Early indicationshowever were positive. Photographic progressonly has been provided for Eastern Province,again with well performing plants. North CentralProvince trial sites are fully supported with bothphotographic and results-based data. Sri Lanka

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Introducing

High-analysisBroad Spectrum

SeedDelivery System

High-PerformanceFormulations

Plant Physiology+ Chemistry

Crop NutrientRemoval

StableSolution

Build + IncreaseOrganic Matter

QualityAssured

ProvenTo Work

World-LeadingRLF Product

Features

Seed Priming Fertiliser

Nutrients

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METHODOLOGY

The treatment of the paddy seeds BEFORE sowing in each of thetrials, followed the same general procedure :

one bushel of paddy seeds was soaked for 48-hours

100ml of BSN Ultra was mixed with 200ml of waterand the solution then sprayed onto the soaked seedand mixed in well

the treated seed was then allowed 20-minutes toabsorb the nutrients

weight was placed onto the seed and allowed afurther 24-hours to germinate

the seeds were then distributed onto the paddy-field

All farmers then followed a recommended fertiliser program by theDepartment of Agriculture (Sri Lanka) for the entire crop cultivationseason, and several field observations were made at different cropgrowth stages and photographs taken as part of a permanent record.

Harvesting data and details were also recorded at the end of thepaddy season.

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DATA COLLECTION

FIELD OBSERVATIONS DAYS AFTER SOWING

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Kalmunei

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Mr. Musthafa’s field

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Wilachchiya Field

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Mr. Upali’s field

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DATA COLLECTION


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Wilachchiya Field

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Mr. Upali’s field

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Kalmunei

Higher root length

More fibrous roots

Bigger plant base

Strong plant base

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL Mr. Musthafa’s field

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Kalmunei

CONTROL

BSN RICE TREATED


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Kalmunei

BSN RICE TREATED CONTROL

Higher root length

More fibrous roots

Bigger plant base

Strong plant base

Mr. Thamim’s field

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Kalmunei

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

More greenish colour

Uniform growth

Less weeds

Strong plants


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Kalmunei

More Height

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Mr. Azeez’s field

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Kalmunei

Strong plant

Filled seeds

Less infertile seed

Height plant

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

Mr. Thahir’s field

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Kalmunei

Strong plant

Uniform field

Less weeds

Less infertile seed

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

More Height plant

Mr. Thahir’s field

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Kalmunei

Strong plant

Height plant

More bushes

Higher plant base


More roots


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TRIAL RESULTS

Mr. Upali’s field

Days After Sowing

Mr. Upali’s field

Days After Sowing


Days After Sowing


Wilachchiya field

Days After Sowing

Mr. Thahir’s field Mr. Musthafa’s field

Harvest

Wilachchiya field

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FIELD TRIAL RESULTS AT HARVEST IN NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE

Farmer and Rice Paddy Details

Sample Size 2'x 2' area

Mr. SampathAnuradhapura District, Rajanganaya area

Mr. UpaliAnuradhapura District, Wilachchiya area

Paddy Variety Samba Rice Paddy Variety Red Rice

Sowing Date 29/04/14 Sowing Date 02/05/2014

Harvest Date 13/08/14 Harvest Date 14/08/14

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Rajanganaya Field Harvest

Less weeds

Uniform panicles

Golden colour

More weight

Filled grains

BSN RICE TREATEDCONTROL

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Rajanganaya Field Harvest

Less weeds

Uniform Grains

Golden colour

More weight

Filled grains

CONTROL

BSN RICE TREATED

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Rajanganaya Field

Less weeds

Uniform Grains

Golden colour

More weight

Filled grains

BSN RICE TREATED

CONTROL

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Wilachchiya Field

Less weeds

Uniform panicles

Golden colour

More weight

Filled grains


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Wilachchiya Field Harvest

Less weeds

Uniform Grains

Golden colour

More weight

Filled grains


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Wilachchiya Field Harvest

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Weight of paddy seeds for 2'x 2' areaRajanganaya

BSN UltraRajanganaya

CONTROLWilachchiyaBSN Ultra

WilachchiyaCONTROL

Sample 1 304 260 255 220

Sample 2 330 290 285 240

Sample 3 320 276 200 170

Sample 4 340 295

Sample 5 350 300

Sample 6 354 305

AVERAGE (gram) 333 287.66 246.66 210

Increased Yield 15.76% 17.46%

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Number of Seeds per panicle

RajanganayaBSN Ultra

RajanganayaCONTROL

Panicle 1 107 66

Panicle 2 91 88

Panicle 3 66 131

Panicle 4 112 87

Panicle 5 87 63

Panicle 6 66 34

AVERAGE 88 78

Increased Yield 12.82%

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CONCLUSION

Observations were made at the end of each growth stage.

The benefits seen from the seed treated with BSN Ultraover that of the Control seed are reported as follows :

At Germination period

• early root emergence• higher germination percentage

At Nursery / early vegetative stage

• greater number of greenish coloured seedlings• uniform growth of the field• higher number of both feeder and fibrous roots• stronger root systems• less weed population• plants of greater height (more vigorous growth)

At Tillering stage

• more tillers per plant• stronger plant base• uniform growth of the field• less weed population• stronger root systems

At Reproductive stage

• filled grains• less infertile grains

At Harvest

• higher number of panicles per plant• higher number of seeds per panicle• higher number of filled grains per panicle• filled grains• less inert materials• shiny seeds• greater weight

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Authors and Conveners of this Product EvaluationDeputy General Manager (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) : Mr.Subash Nissanka

Executive (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) : Mr. Manoj Manju Raj

Area Manager (EASTERN PROVINCE) : Mr. A.B.M. Fawzath

Sales Promotion Officer (NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE) : Mr. G.Wimukthi

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