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Fertilizer Composition And A Process For Its Preparation

Abstract: ABSTRACT FERTILIZER COMPOSITION AND A PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION The present disclosure provides a process for preparing a fertilizer composition. The process of the present disclosure is simple and environment friendly. The fertilizer composition of the present disclosure improves soil health, soil fertility, thereby improving yield of crops.

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Application #
Filing Date
10 December 2021
Publication Number
24/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
CHEMICAL
Status
Email
dewan@rkdewanmail.com
Parent Application

Applicants

SUNFLOWER ORGANICS PRIVATE LIMITED
409/8, Thattu Mettu Street, Sivakasi – 626189, Tamil Nadu, India

Inventors

1. RAJARATNAM, Rajiv Mukhilan
No.3A, Chairman A.R.Arunachalam Road, Sivakasi – 626123, Tamil Nadu, India
2. CHINNAPPAN SUBRAMANI, Keerthivasan
No.11, 1st Street, Nehru Nagar, Ambattur, Tiruvallur – 600053, Tamil Nadu, India
3. RAVINDRAN, Rajaratnam
No.3A, Chairman A.R.Arunachalam Road, Sivakasi – 626123, Tamil Nadu, India

Specification

DESC:This application is a cognate application of the provisional specification filed at the Indian Patent Office under Application No. 202141057582 on 10/12/2021 and Provisional Specification filed at the Indian Patent Office under Application No. 202141057583 on 10/12/2021.
FIELD
The present disclosure relates to a fertilizer composition and a process for its preparation.
DEFINITIONS
As used in the present disclosure, the following term are generally intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used indicates otherwise.
MEE: The term ‘MEE’ refers to Multiple Effect Evaporator, which is an apparatus for converting water to steam in multiple stages.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Ensuring safe and healthy food for the ever increasing population is a challenge for scientists and agriculturists. Conventionally, in modern day farming, the fertilizers such as insecticides and pesticides are used extensively that results in environment problems such as soil degradation, soil salination, air and water pollution and the like.
There is, therefore, felt a need for a fertilizer composition which can be efficiently used to promote plant growth and crop yield or at least provide an alternate solution.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to ameliorate one or more problems of the prior art or to at least provide a useful alternative.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fertilizer composition that promotes growth in plants.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a fertilizer composition that can be provided in the form of granules, concentrated liquid and powder form.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a process for preparing a fertilizer composition.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure relates to a process for preparing a fertilizer composition. The process comprises firstly mixing cow dung and water in a predetermined weight ratio in a bioreactor to obtain a first mixture. A predetermined amount of soil is then added to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture. A mixture of jaggery and cow urine is prepared in a predetermined ratio and is subsequently added to the second mixture to obtain a first resultant mixture. The first resultant mixture is then mixed with a predetermined amount of a nutrient enhancer for a first predetermined time period under stirring to obtain a second resultant mixture. The second resultant mixture is then incubated at a temperature in the range of 30 to 40oC for a second predetermined time period to obtain an incubated mixture. The incubated mixture is then subjected to filtration to obtain the fertilizer composition. The present disclosure further relates to a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer composition comprises cow-dung, cow-urine; jaggery, nutrient enhancer, soil, and water.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of the fertilizer composition in the form of a liquid in an accordance with the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of fertilizer composition in the form of fortified granules in an accordance with the present disclosure;
Figure 3 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of fertilizer composition in the form of concentrated liquid in an accordance with the present disclosure; and
Figure 4 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of fertilizer composition in the form of water soluble powder.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Ensuring safe and healthy food for the ever increasing population is a challenge for scientists and agriculturists. Conventionally, in modern day farming, the fertilizers such as insecticides and pesticides are used extensively that results in environment problems such as soil degradation, soil salination, air and water pollution and the like.
The present disclosure provides a fertilizer composition and a process for its preparation.
The fertilizer composition of the present disclosure, is an effective and economical organic fertilizer for promoting plant growth and for providing immunity to plants. enriches the soil and helps to grow microorganisms and improves mineralization of the soil. Therefore, it acts as a crucial aid for enhancing crop yield.
In an aspect of the present disclosure provides a process for preparing a fertilizer composition is provided.
The process is described in detail as given below:
Firstly, cow dung and water are mixed in a predetermined weight ratio in a bioreactor to obtain a first mixture.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the predetermined weight ratio of cow-dung to water is in the range of 1: 5 to 1:20w/v.
In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined weight ratio of cow-dung to water is 1:10 w/v.
A predetermined amount of soil is then added to the first mixture under stirring to obtain a second mixture.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the predetermined amount of soil is in the range of 100 gm to 500gm.
A mixture of jaggery and cow urine is prepared in a predetermined ratio and is subsequently added to the second mixture to obtain a first resultant mixture.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the predetermined ratio of jaggery to cow urine is in the range of 1: 10w/v to 1:20w/v.
The first resultant mixture is then mixed with a predetermined amount of a nutrient enhancer for a first predetermined time period under stirring to obtain a second resultant mixture.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the nutrient enhancer is selected from the group consisting of flour obtained from pulses, flours obtained from legumes and Ipomoea carnea.
In an exemplary embodiment, the flour is obtained from legumes.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the nutrient enhancer is Bengal gram flour.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the predetermined amount of nutrient enhancer is in the range of 2 kg to 30kg.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the first predetermined time period is in the range of 24 hours to 48 hours.
The second resultant mixture is then incubated at a temperature in the range of 30 to 40oC for a second predetermined time period to obtain an incubated mixture. The incubated mixture is then subjected to filtration to obtain the fertilizer composition.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the second predetermined time period is in the range of 24 hours to 48 hours.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the fertilizer composition is in the form of liquid.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the fertilizer composition can be converted into various forms such as granules, concentrated liquid or powder, without causing any degradation of its nutrients, and which are easy to store and easy to transport.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fertilizer composition is provided in the form of fortified granules. The granules are prepared by blending the the fertilizer composition, which is in liquid form, along with binding agents such as bentonite, dolomite or gypsum, a. The wet granules are then dried, sieved for size, stored and packed in high density poly ethylene (HDPE) bags and buckets.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fortified granules can be used in the range of 6kg to 12kg/acre for drip irrigation, soil treatment and seed treatment.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure the fertilizer composition is in the form of a liquid concentrate. The fertilizer composition is converted into a concentrated liquid, typically by using a multiple effect evaporator (MEE).
The evaporator is used at a temperature in the range of 60 to 80oC and at a vacuum in the range of 400 to 600 kg/cm2 followed by filtering to produce the concentrated liquid.
Typically, the concentrated liquid can be used as a foliar spray or as a liquid that can be mixed with irrigation water in the ratio of 10:1 and applied via the drip irrigation or flow irrigation. Typically, the concentrated liquid can be used by diluting it in water to the extent of 2% to 3%.
The concentrated liquid fertilizer can also be used for seed treatment.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the fertilizer composition can be converted to powder. The fertilizer composition is concentrated using multiple effect evaporator (MEE) as mentioned above to obtain concentrated liquid fertilizer and is dried and particulated to a predetermined particle size to form water soluble powder. The powder is 100% soluble in water and therefore can be easily mixed with water in a concentration of 2 to 3% and can be used for drip irrigation, soil treatment and seed treatment.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the predetermined particle is in the range of 75 to 150 microns.
The fertilizer composition, present in liquid form can also be prepared in a semi-solid state or dry state for longer shelf life.
Typically, the semi-solid state can be prepared by mixing pre-determined quantities of the above ingredients at a predetermined temperature and forming small balls. These balls are then dried by keeping them in direct sunlight, to obtain the fertilizer in semi-solid state. Prior to use, the dried balls can be kept near the mouth of a sprinkler or dripper. As the water falls on the semi-solid balls, the microbes get activated.
Typically, the dry state of the fertilizer composition can be prepared by mixing pre-determined quantities of the above ingredients at a predetermined temperature and allowing it to ferment for 2 to 3 days. The mixture is dried under direct sunlight to obtain the fertilizer in dry state. The dry state can be stored for up to 6-8 months
In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer composition comprises cow-dung, cow-urine, jaggery, nutrient enhancer, soil, and water.
In accordance with the present disclosure, nutrient enhancer is selected from the group consisting of Bengal gram flour and Ipomoea carnea.
The fertilizer composition is characterized by having carbohydrate content in the range of 1 mass% to 40 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition, chloride content in the range of 1 mass% to 10 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition, crude fiber content in the range of 0.5 mass% to 5 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition, total Ash content in the range of 0.5 mass% to 50 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition, total dissolved solids in the range of 0.5 mass% to 5 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition, copper content in the range of 3 to 5 ppm; calcium content in the range of 0.5 % to 2 %, with respect to total mass of the composition, iron content in the range of 200ppm to 250ppm, magnesium content in the range of 1200ppm to 14000ppm, potassium content in the range of 14000ppm to 34700ppm, and sodium content in the range of 2000ppm to 27900ppm.
The composition has a pH in the range of 6-7 and electrical conductivity (EC) in the range of 11000 µS/cm to 13000 µS/cm.
EC is the measure of the amount of salts in the product. Excess salts hinder plant growth by affecting the soil-water balance. Therefore, the composition of the present application shows that the salt content of the composition is well within limits and is beneficial for plant growth.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
The present disclosure is further described in light of the following experiments which are set forth for illustration purpose only and not to be construed for limiting the scope of the disclosure. The following experiments can be scaled up to industrial/commercial scale and the results obtained can be extrapolated to industrial scale.
Experimental methods:
Experiment 1A: Preparation of fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid) by using Bengal gram as a nutrient enhancer:
10 kg of freshly laid cow dung, 200 litres of water were mixed to obtain a first mixture. 100gm of fertile soil was added to the first mixture to obtain a second mixture. A mixture of 10 litres of cow’s urine, 1 kg of jaggery (ratio 10:1) was added to the second mixture to obtain a first resultant mixture. 25 kg of Bengal gram flour were added in the first resultant mixture a second resultant mixture. The second resultant mixture was stirred in a bioreactor thrice in 24 hours for 4 days to form a slurry. The slurry was kept under shade, covered with a mesh or net (to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and formation of maggots in the slurry) to obtain an incubated mixture in 4 days. The incubated mixture was filtered and sieved to form the fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid). The fertilizer composition prepared using Bengal gram was termed as Jeevamrutham.
Experiment 1B: Preparation of fertilizer composition using Ipomoea carnea as a nutrient enhancer:
Experiment 1B was carried out by using similar procedure as given in Experiment 1 A, except the use of Ipomoea carnea as nutrient enhancer (replacing Bengal gram flour). The fertilizer composition prepared using Bengal gram was termed as Amirtha karaisal.
Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of the fertilizer composition.
Experiment 2: Preparation of fortified granules:
The fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid) obtained in Experiment 1 blended with bentonite, dolomite and gypsum in a blender to form a mass. This mass was granulated in a granulator to form wet granules. The wet granules were dried in rotary dryer, sieved to form the fortified granules.
Figure 2 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of fortified granules.
Fortified granules were prepared as mentioned in aforesaid method by using the fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid) obtained in Experiment 1A and Experiment 1 B respectively.
Experiment 3: Preparation of concentrated liquid:
The fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid) obtained in Experiment 1was passed through a sieving filter. The filtered mixture was concentrated in a multiple effect evaporator (MEE) at a temperature of 60 to 80°C and at a vacuum of 400 to 600 kg/cm2 to ensure that fertilizer composition has at least 10% total soluble solids (w/w).
Figure 3 illustrates a flow diagram for the production of concentrated liquid.
Concentrated liquid was prepared as mentioned in the aforesaid method by using the fertilizer composition (in the form of liquid) obtained in Experiment 1A and Experiment 1 B respectively.
Experiment 4: Preparation of water soluble fertilizer powder:
The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was dried in shade to form a dry mass. The dry mass was particulated and the powder was tested for water solubility. Figure 4 illustrates a typical flow diagram for the production of water soluble powder. The drying technology can be decided upon the nature of the fertilizer composition, the nutrient level required, the particle size desired and the travelling time. The fertilizer composition disclosed herein is 100% soluble in water.
Experiment 5: Use of the fertilizer composition for field application
I. Spraying method
The proportions used for spraying by hand operated sprayers or with nozzle with higher pore size and the like were as follows:
1. The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was diluted with water to obtain a 3% solution, i.e. 3 litres of the concentrated liquid was diluted with 100 litres of water, and was applied in the ratio of 300 ml/acre.
2. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves, a 2% solution in water was used, i.e. 2 litres to every 100 litres of water, and was applied in the ratio of 200 ml/acre.
3. The powder obtained in Experiment 4, being 100% soluble in water, was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres, and applied in the ratio of 100 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves, a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was applied in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.
II. Irrigation system:
For irrigation, a solution of the fertilizer composition was mixed with irrigation water, and used for either surface irrigation or drip irrigation systems. The proportions used for irrigation were as follows:
1. The fortified granules obtained in Experiment 2 were used in the ratio of 10 kg/acre.
2. The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution, i.e. 3 litres to every 100 litres, and was used in the ratio of 300 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 litres to every 100 litres of water was used in the ratio of 200 ml/acre.
3. The powder obtained in Experiment 4, being 100% soluble in water, was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre; for crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves, a 2% solution, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water, was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.
III. Seed/Seedling treatment
The nursery bed was drenched by soaking the seeds or dipping the seedlings in a solution of the fertilizer composition. The rhizomes of turmeric, ginger and the like were soaked in a solution of the fertilizer composition. The soaking time for the planting material was 20-30 minutes. The concentration of the solution used was as follows:
1. The fortified granules obtained in Experiment 2 were used in the ratio of 10 kg/acre.
2. The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was diluted with water to obtain a 3% solution i.e., 3 litres to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 300 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 litres to every 100 litres of water, was used in the ratio of 200 ml/acre.
3. The powder obtained in Experiment 4, being 100% soluble in water, was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution in water, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves, a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water, was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.

IV. Soil treatment
The fortified granules were applied to the soil and were used for slow release of nutrients in the soil as they help in growth of crops. The proportions used for soil application were as follows:
1. The fortified granules obtained in Experiment 2 were used in the ratio of 10 kg/acre.
2. The powder obtained in Experiment 4 was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution in water, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.

V. Flow system
The concentrated liquid was mixed with irrigation water at 48-52 litres per hectare either through drip irrigation or flow irrigation. The proportions used for the flow system were as follows:
1. The fortified granules obtained in Experiment 2 were used in the ratio of 10 kg/acre.
2. The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was diluted with water to obtain a 3% solution in water, i.e. 3 litres to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 300 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 litres to every 100 litres of water was used in the ratio of 200 ml/acre.
3. The powder obtained in Experiment 4, being 100% soluble in water, was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution in water, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.
VI. Seed storage system
The fertilizer composition was used to dip seeds before drying and storing. The proportions used for seed storage were as follows:
1. The fortified granules obtained in Experiment 2 were used in the ratio of 10 kg/acre.
2. The concentrated liquid obtained in Experiment 3 was mixed with water to obtain a 3% in water, i.e. 3 litres to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 300 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 litres to every 100 litres of water, was used in the ratio of 200 ml/acre.
3. The powder obtained in Experiment 4, being 100% soluble in water, was mixed with water to obtain a 3% solution in water, i.e. 3 gm to every 100 litres of water, and was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre. For crops like cucumber, mint, bottle gourd, snake gourd with soft leaves a 2% solution in water, i.e. 2 gm to every 100 litres of water was used in the ratio of 100 ml/acre.
VII. Irrigation and dosage for field application
The fertilizer composition of the present disclosure was applied by irrigation techniques like drip irrigation, canal water, and sprinkler.
1. First dosage was applied after one-month when the seed sowing takes place. 100 litres of water was added to 5 litres of the filtered fertilizer composition, and stirred well. This diluted solution was sprayed to one acre of crops. In summer, the spraying was done either early morning or in the evening; and in winter the spraying was done any time.
2. Second dosage was applied after 21 days of the first spray. 150 litres of water was added to 10 litres of filtered fertilizer composition. This diluted solution was sprayed to one acre of crops in the same manner.
3. Third dosage was applied after 21 days of the second spray. 200 litres of water was added to 20 litres of filtered fertilizer composition. This diluted solution was sprayed to one acre of crops in the same manner.
4. Fourth dosage was applied when fruits were starting to appear. 200 litres of water was added to 6 liters of sour buttermilk. This diluted solution was sprayed to one acre of crops in the same manner.
For, the fertilizer composition containing Ipomoea carnea the periodicity/frequency of field application was as follows:
Pre flowering phase 15, 30 and 45 days, depending upon the duration of crops
Flowering setting stage Once in 15 days, two sprays
Fruit bearing stage Once during pod maturation

The fertilizer composition of the present disclosure can be used for organic farming and plays a major role in the growth of plants and also increases the immunity of plants, thereby conferring resistance against pest and diseases. The fertilizer composition comprises several vitamins and macronutrients like N, P, K and micronutrients which are required for the growth and development of plants and also contains various amino acids, vitamins, growth regulators like Auxins, Gibberellins and also has beneficial microorganisms like Pseudomonas, Azotobacter and Phosphate solubilizing bacteria which are beneficial for plants.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a fertilizer composition:
• that promotes growth in plants;
• that provides resistance to plants against pests and diseases;
• that acts as a growth regulator and is beneficial to microorganisms in the soil;
• that provides a natural NPK fertilizers to the soil; and
• helps crops to grow without any disease.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation. ,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A process for preparing a fertilizer composition, said process comprising the following steps:
a. mixing cow dung and water in a predetermined weight ratio in a bioreactor to obtain a first mixture;
b. adding a predetermined amount of soil to said first mixture to obtain a second mixture;
c. mixing jaggery and cow urine in a predetermined ratio and subsequently adding to said second mixture to obtain a first resultant mixture;
d. adding a predetermined amount of a nutrient enhancer to said first resultant mixture for a first predetermined time period under stirring to obtain a second resultant mixture;
e. incubating said second resultant mixture at a temperature in the range of 30 to 40 oC for a second predetermined time period to obtain a incubated mixture; and
f. subjecting said incubated mixture to filtration to obtain said fertilizer composition.
2. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein
a. said predetermined weight ratio of cow-dung to water is in the range of 1:5 to 1: 20w/v;
b. said predetermined amount of soil is in the range of 100 gm to 500gm, with respect to predetermined weight ratio of said first mixture;
c. said predetermined ratio jaggery to cow urine is in the range of 1: 10 to 1:20w/v, with respect to said first resultant mixture; and
d. said predetermined amount of nutrient enhancer is in the range of 2 kg to 30kg.
3. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first predetermined time period and said second predetermined time period are independently in the range of 24 hours to 48 hours.

4. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said nutrient enhancer is selected from the group consisting of flour obtained from pulses, flours obtained from legumes and Ipomoea carnea.
5. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fertilizer composition is in the form of liquid.
6. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein said liquid is mixed with a binding agent to obtain a blend; and granulating said blend followed by drying to obtain fortified granules.
7. The process as claimed in claim 6, wherein said binding agent is selected from bentonite, dolomite, and gypsum.
8. The process as claimed in claim 5, wherein said liquid is concentrated at a temperature in the range of 60 °C to 80 °C and at a vacuum in the range of 400 kg/cm2 to 600 kg/cm2 followed by filtering to obtain a liquid concentrate by using MEE.
9. The process as claimed in claim 8, wherein said liquid concentrate is dried by using a spray drier to obtain dried water soluble powder.
10. A fertilizer composition comprising cow-dung, cow-urine, jaggery, a nutrient enhancer, soil and water, wherein the nutrient enhancer is selected from the group consisting of flour obtained from pulses, flours obtained from legumes and Ipomoea carnea.
11. The fertilizer composition as claimed in claim 11 is characterized by having:
• carbohydrate content in the range of 1 mass% to 40 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• chloride content in the range of 1 mass% to 10 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• crude fiber content in the range of 0.5 mass% to 5 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• total Ash content in the range of 0.5 mass% to 50 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• total dissolved solids in the range of 0.5 mass% to 5 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• copper content in the range of 3 to 5 ppm;
• calcium content in the range of 0.5mass % to 2 mass%, with respect to total mass of the composition;
• iron content in the range of 200ppm to 250ppm;
• magnesium content in the range of 1200 ppm to 14000ppm;
• potassium content in the range of 1400ppm to 34700ppm; and
• sodium content in the range of 2000ppm to 27900ppm.
12. The fertilizer composition as claimed in claim 10, wherein said composition has a pH in the range of 6-7 and electrical conductivity in the range of 11000 µS/cm to 13000 µS/cm.

Dated this 12th day of December, 2022

_______________________________
MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
of R.K.DEWAN & CO.
Authorized Agent of Applicant

TO,
THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
THE PATENT OFFICE, AT CHENNAI

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1 202141057582-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
2 202141057582-PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
3 202141057582-PROOF OF RIGHT [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
4 202141057582-FORM 1 [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
5 202141057582-DRAWINGS [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
6 202141057582-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [10-12-2021(online)].pdf 2021-12-10
7 202141057582-Proof of Right [16-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-16
8 202141057582-FORM-26 [16-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-16
9 202141057582-ENDORSEMENT BY INVENTORS [12-12-2022(online)].pdf 2022-12-12
10 202141057582-DRAWING [12-12-2022(online)].pdf 2022-12-12
11 202141057582-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [12-12-2022(online)].pdf 2022-12-12