Product Quality: Microbial Solutions’ living microbial products are manufactured to the highest quality using a unique fermentation process that leaves that the protein layer protecting each cell perfectly preserved. This is of critical importance and gives the product many technological advantages:   ·         at 2 x 109 = 2,000,000,000 microbes / ml, our products have at least 1,000 times more bacteria per litre than any other product giving the farmer the most cost effective microbial solutions on the market today ·         temperature tolerances of 850c, essential for South African farming conditions ·         no special transport required, guaranteed to arrive on the farm still alive ·         no need to store in a refrigerated room ·         shelf life of over 18 months under room temperatures ·         guaranteed spore germination of 98% to 100% ·         safe to use around humans and environmentally friendly ·         no special safety or other equipment required for application   The Genesis range of humates comprise a genuine 85% Leonardite Granule, and a high concentrate Leonardite Liquid formulation requiring only 4 litres / ha to be effective. Their high amino, humic and fulvic acid contents feed the Microbial Solutions’ range of living Bacillus bacterial products, producing the large quantities of growth hormones required to stimulate plant growth. This gives Microbial Solutions application programs a technological edge in terms of good soil health and increased yields.   Manufacturing Techniques   Of all the requirements for a successful biological product, the manufacturing technique is possibly the most critical. It is this element that is lacking in the vast majority of biological products, and is most often the cause of product failure in the field. In contrast, over the last 16 years reported failure using Microbial Solutions' product has been less than 5% of sales.   Surrounding each bacterial cell is a natural protein-based mucous that insulates and protects the microbe from adverse conditions. The high temperatures used in conventional fermentation tend to strip the protein layer away from the microbe leaving it vulnerable in many aspects. Microbial Solutions unique fermentation technique leaves the vital protein layer intact whilst giving extraordinarily high microbial counts. The following table clearly shows how the difference in techniques positively affects the quality of the products:- Technique Used: Conventional Microbial Solutions (Pty) Ltd Product spore germination 60% - 70% 98% - 100% Temperature - maximum 39°C 85°C Temperature - storage 4°C - 18°C < 70°C Temperature - transport 4°C - 39°C < 70°C Shelf life 12 hrs - 3 months 18 months Microbial strengths (C.F.U.'s) 105 to 107 2 x 109 100,000/ml to 10,000,000/ml 20,000,000,000/ml = 200,000 to 2,000 x stronger                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       YOUR ORGANOSCIENCE PARTNER                                     MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD © Copyright 2009 All rights reserved