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Plant parasitic nematodes – small microscopic roundworms – are one of the major stresses affecting crop production worldwide. Crop problems induced by these nematodes generally occur as a result of root dysfunction, low rooting volume leading to reduced water and nutrient uptake resulting in poor utilization efficiency. Though chemical control appears to give better control of nematodes, the development of resistance in most of the nematode species towards the chemical nematicides is evident. Synthetic nematicides, when used indiscriminately, also destroy beneficial soil fauna including entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN). Hence, a safe means for nematode control is sought after in alternatively managed farm systems. Margofix provides just such an answer. Made from a highly concentrated extracted of Neem, margofix is created from totally botanical sources. It leaves no residue in the crop, soil or in the environment. Margofix is the perfect product for fast-action nematode control.

NICO NEEM is an oil-based, emulsifiable concentrate formulation consisting of neem oil obtained from Azadirachtaindica seeds, and Karanj oil obtained from Pongamiaglabra seeds and surfactant/ emulsifier. The insecticidal action is due to the presence of several neemlimonoids of which Azadirachtin is the most important. Azadirachtin concentration is maintained at a level of ~300, 1500, 3000, and 10,000 ppm in the formulation.

Large amounts of phosphate fertilizers are used on a regular basis, but a large portion of applied phosphorus is quickly converted to the insoluble form and only about 20-25% of applied phosphorus is useful. A greater part of soil phosphorus is present in an insoluble form and hence is unavailable to the plant. Phosphate solubilizing microorganisms are capable of solubilizing Ca, Al, Fe phosphates as well as rock phosphates and mineralizing organic phosphorus, making the phosphorus present in the soil available to the crop. [↑ 15%].