Gazette Notification Number and Date : S.O.3741(E) dated 13-08-2025
Title of Biostimulant : Ascophyllum nodosum 5% (Powder)
Composition
| Ingredients | Content (per cent by weight) |
| Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract | 5 (minimum) |
| Dextrin | 95 (minimum) |
| Total | 100 |
Specifications
| Parameters | Value |
| Alginic acid | 0.74% (minimum) |
| Fucoidan | 1.02% (minimum) |
| Total organic carbon | 56.51% (minimum) |
| Solubility | 100% |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 6.5 |
| Bulk density | 0.73 g/cc |
| Total dissolved solids | 0.18% (minimum) |
Dose & Crop
| Target Crop | Application Method | Dosage |
| Chilli | Foliar Spray | Three foliar applications at 1000 g/ha. |