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What is a Biofilm?

Biofilms are an aggregate of bacteria & other microorganisms inwhich cells are surrounded within a self-produced matrix ofextracellular polymeric substances (EPS) that attach to eachother and/or to a surface.

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Microscopic view of Biofilms

Bacterial cellsattached to fungal mycelium


Is an environmentally friendly, 100% natural, chemical freefertilizer manufactured only with locally sourced ingredients withinSri Lanka.

Technology used in Biofilm T is a Patented Technology

Biofilm T is an innovation by Institute of Fundamental Studies(IFS)after 10 years of research

Tea Research Institute (TRI) has conducted field trails incollaboration with IFS for more than 8 years. The effectiveness ofBiofilm-T has been proven across all tea growing regions in Sri Lanka

This product does not contain any human pathogenic micro-organismsand is free from Heavy metals such as Cd, As, Pb, Hg.



Why you need Due to high usage of conventional chemical fertilizers and weedicides, soil

condition has deteriorated to alarming levels and has become unsuitable forplantations

In some farm lands more than 70% of chemical fertilizer (i.e Urea) leachesto the ground and does not get absorbed to plants when applied

Scientists have established that microbial communities of the soil need to beenhanced to overcome this problem

Use of eco-friendly Biofilm-T will increase the microorganism activity inthe soil and improve the quality of the soil

Continuous usage of Biofilm-T shall generate the lacking synergy betweenplants and microorganisms in the soil, thus leading to higher yields fromplantations

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Distribution of Microbes in Tea Soil

Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI)

NOTESCF Chemical FertilizerBFBF Biofilm-TDilution rate: 10-4


Benefits of using• Reduces chemical fertilizer by 50%

• Increased microbial diversity in the soil will improve natural pest & diseasecontrol

• Increases CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) in soil

• Develops a nutrient pool in the soil (via Phosphorous solubalisation, Potassiumchelating & Nitrogen fixation)

• Promotes plant growth activity by producing growth hormones (i.e Indole aceticacid & Gibberellic acid)

• Increased capability to retain water makes plants more drought resistant

• Provides a high yield continuously throughout the year

• Transforms poorly conditioned soil back to a live & microorganism rich soilAll copy rights reserved


Tea NurseriesMix 700g of T-65 in 100L of water in combination with 25ml of Biofilm-T. Apply the mixture to2,500 plants of the age of 2-3 months. Above application should be carried out once a month for aperiod of 3 months. Thereafter, with the growth of plants, apply the normal dosage of T-65 (i.e1.4kg) along with 25ml of Biofilm – T, once a month for a period of 3 months.

Important Once opened, contents of the bottle should be utilized within 24 hours Shake well before each use Store in a dry cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight

How to use


Mature Tea Plants

For application, the soil should be moist Apply exactly half the amount of recommended fertilizer to the area Biofilm-T is going

to be used (i.e for 1 acre75kg of recommended fertilizer) Apply Biofilm-T on the same day or day after, as illustrated below

How to use

Important Once opened, contents of the bottle should be utilized within 24 hours Store in a dry cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight For best results use Biofilm-T at every fertilizing cycle as above

Shake well before each use When using a 16L spray tank, first cleanof any residue and add 2 x bottle lids(50ml) of Biofilm-T and fill tank with

water. Or mix 250ml bottle with 80L ofwater and add to spray tank.

A 16L tank can cover 500 tea plants.

Using the spray tank, spray tothe root area, from plant to

plant

A 250ml bottle is sufficient for ½ acre of land


Nursery plant trials with

T65 Chemical FertilizerBFBF Biofilm-T

JULY 2012


Drought resistance of young tea plants in Ratnapura

100% CF 50% CF +


March 2008 March 2008


Fertilizer trials-TRI Uva Center

100% CF 50% CF +All copy rights reserved


Successfully utilized amongst Small Holdersin Makandura, Matara

JAN 2014


Fertilizer trials-TRI 3055/Ratnapura

100% CF 50% CF +

NOV 2013 NOV 2013



Successfully utilized at Wilehena Estate - Akuressa

NOV 2013



Successfully utilized at Green Field Estate - Pitigala

DEC 2013



Successfully utilized at TRI Southern Centre

DEC 2013



Phosphorous solubility in soil

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Rec. fert BFBF + 50% Rec.Fert 50% Rec.Fert.

Biofilm-T significantly increased P availability in soil


NotesRec fert Recommended fertilizerBFBF Biofilm Biofertlizer/Biofilm -T



Potassium levels in soil

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Bioflm-T increased Potassium levels in the soil




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Net C accumulation in plant, soil, and C leached

Data obtained through Tea Research Institute (TRI) All copy rights reserved


Microbial biomass carbon (μg/g) and CEC

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Effect of BFBFs on soil gas fluxes and carbonstorage (Ratnapura soil)


Global Warming Potential


Passara Demonstration Trial

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F3B+1/2VPUvaFull VPUva

Made Tea (kg/ha) ProfitF3B + ½ VPUva 1841

Full VPUva 1674167kgx300/= 50100/=



Made Tea (kg/ha) ProfitF3B + ½ VPUM 3711

Full VPUM 3445266kgx300/= 79800/=

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Made Tea (kg/ha) ProfitF3B + ½ VPLC 4121

Full VPLC 3843278kgx300/= 83400/=

Kottawa Demonstration Trial



Cost of

MRP of 250ml bottle Rs. 600

Sufficient for an area of 1/2 acre

• Cheaper than using Chemical Fertilizer• Generates higher yields• Improves quality of tea


Min. Total Profit From Fertiliser = Rs: 3760.00 From Yield = Rs: 69600.00 = Rs: 73360/ha

Report to confirm that is free fromheavy metals and human pathogens



Biofilm Biofertilizer products under development forother crops

• Rice• Maize• Coconut• Rubber• Big Onions• Vegetables


Successful trials conducted for Biofilm-M (Biofertilizer for Maize)

Location:- Plenty foods Pty Ltd, Mahiyanganaya

Biofilm-M + 50% CF 100% CF

Join us to create aChemical –free,

Eco Friendly future




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