Bacillus laterosporus

Bacillus laterosporus is a highly “robust” probiotic, widely used in both agriculture and livestock farming. Here is a summary of the core points based on the manual:

1. Key Advantages

  • Extreme Resilience: It is heat-resistant and survives in a pH range of 3.09.8, meaning it remains effective in both acidic and alkaline soils.
  • A Versatile “All-rounder”:
    • In Livestock: Used as a feed additive to regulate gut health, boost immunity, and reduce manure odors.
    • In Agriculture: Enhances yields by activating soil nutrients and promoting root development.

2. Specific Functions in Agriculture

  • Soil Improvement: Breaks down “locked” nutrients in the soil, making them easier for plants to absorb.
  • Root Protection & Disease Prevention: Secretes substances that inhibit harmful pathogens (such as soil-borne diseases) and helps reduce pesticide residues.
  • Heavy Metal Remediation: Degrades and transforms heavy metals in the soil, lowering the heavy metal content within the plants.

3. Usage & Application (Agriculture)

  • Dosage: Apply 12kg per mu  via fertigation or drip irrigation, 1–2 times per month.
  • Mixing Advice: For organic fertilizer production, mixing it with Bacillus subtilis is recommended for a synergistic effect.
  • Warning: Never use it simultaneously with fungicides or disinfectants, as these chemicals will kill the beneficial bacteria.