Solid inoculum supported in variable volume superabsorbent agro-pellets functioning as a natural small fermenter and method of acquisition

摘要

The present invention provides a superabsorbent agro having a variable volume that functions as a natural small fermentor pre-filled with an anhydrous nutrient medium that favors rapid reactivation of viable microorganisms and their continuous growth. Relates to solid inoculum carried in pellets. The liquid inoculum that is taken up in the carrier at a low microbial cell density is preferably comprised between 1/500 and 1/10 of the density recommended by the standard for liquid inoculum of the same strain. The increase in the microbial population is approximately 104-106 additional microbial cells. The solid inoculum according to the present invention allows the storage and manipulation of microorganisms in advantageous conditions. This solid inoculum is not subject to water leaching in the soil. The inoculum is used for the biological treatment of crops for the purpose of its development and / or its protection from parasite attack. [Selection figure] None