FprEN 17713

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-maj-2023
Rastlinski biostimulanti - Ugotavljanje prisotnosti in števila Azospirillum spp.
Plant biostimulants - Determination of Azospirillum spp.
Pflanzen-Biostimulanzien - Bestimmung von Azospirillum spp.
Biostimulants des végétaux - Détermination d'Azospirillum spp.
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17713
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
oSIST prEN 17713:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17713
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2023
ICS 65.080 Will supersede CEN/TS 17713:2022
English Version
Plant biostimulants - Determination of Azospirillum spp.
Biostimulants des végétaux - Détermination Pflanzen-Biostimulanzien - Bestimmung von
d'Azospirillum spp. Azospirillum spp.
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CEN/TC 455.
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Contents Page
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Enumeration of Azospirillum spp. . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Sample preparation . 8
4.2.1 General . 8
4.2.2 Liquid -based water- formulations . 8
4.2.3 Liquid – oil based (emulsifiable concentrate -EC) formulations . 8
4.2.4 Solid - Wettable Powder (WP) formulations . 8
4.2.5 Solid - Water dispersible granules (WDG) formulations . 8
4.2.6 Solid – Pellets, granules, microgranuls (slow release) formulations . 8
4.2.7 Solid - substrate . 8
4.3 Requirements (apparatus) . 8
4.4 Serial dilution . 9
4.5 Preparation of the culture media . 9
4.6 Preparation of serial dilution for MPN count . 9
4.7 Incubation of tubes . 9
4.8 Counting . 9
4.9 Method for estimating MPN count . 10
5 Species Determination of Azospirillum spp. via genetic analysis . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Preparation of the sample for the genomic DNA extraction . 10
5.2.1 Isolation and preparation of the microorganism . 10
5.2.2 Sample concentration . 10
5.2.3 DNA extraction and storage . 11
5.2.4 Partial PCR Amplification of the 16S rRNA Genes . 11
Annex A (normative) Formula of the culture media . 13
A.1 0,1 M Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS) . 13
A.2 Composition of Nfb semisolid medium . 13
A.2.1 Ingredients . 13
A.2.2 Method to prepare Trace element solution . 13
A.2.3 Method to prepare Vitamin solution. 14
A.2.4 Sterilization and preparation of MPN tubes . 14
A.3 Nutrient agar . 14
A.4 Nutrient broth . 14
Annex B (normative) Table of MPN values [9] . 15
Annex C (informative) Repeatability and reproductibility data . 17
C.1 General . 17
C.2 Microbial analysis-Materials used in the interlaboratory comparison study . 17
C.3 Microbial analysis-Interlaboratory comparison results . 18
C.4 Genetic analysis-Materials used in the interlaboratory comparison study . 19
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C.5 Genetic analysis- Interlaboratory comparison results . 20
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 making available on the market of EU
fertilising products aimed to be covered . 21
Bibliography . 22

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European foreword
This document (prEN 17713:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 455
“Plant Biostimulants”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede CEN/TS 17713:2022.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an
integral part of this document.

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Introduction
This document was prepared by the experts of CEN/TC 455 ‘Plant Biostimulants’. The European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) was requested by the European Commission (EC) to draft
European standards or European standardization deliverables to support the implementation of
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of 5 June 2019 laying down rules on the making available on the
market of EU fertilizing products (“FPR” or “Fertilising Products Regulation”). This
Standardization Request, presented as SR M/564 and M/564 Amd1, also contributes to the
Communication on “Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bio economy for Europe”. The Working
Group 5 “Labelling and denominations”, was created to develop a work program as part of this
Standardization Request. The technical committee CEN/TC 455 “Plant Biostimulants” was
established to carry out the work program that will prepare a series of standards. The interest in
plant biostimulants has increased significantly in Europe as a valuable tool to use in agriculture.
Standardization was identified as having an important role in order to promote the use of plant
biostimulants. The work of CEN/TC 455 seeks to improve the reliability of the supply chain,
thereby improving the confidence of farmers, industry, and consumers in plant biostimulants, and
will promote and support commercialisation of the European biostimulant industry.
Plant biostimulants used in agriculture can be applied in multiple ways: on soil, on plant, as seed
treatment, etc. A microbial plant biostimulant consists of a microorganism or a consortium of
microorganisms, as referred to in Component Material Category 7 of Annex II of the EU Fertilising
Products Regulation.
This document is applicable to all plant biostimulants in agriculture based on live microorganisms
belonging to the genera Azospirillum.
The Table 1 below summarizes many of the agro-ecological principles and the role played by
biostimulants.
Table 1 — Agro-ecological principles and the role played by plant biostimulants
Increase biodiversity
By improving soil microorganism quality/quantity
Reinforce biological regulation and interactions
By reinforcing plant-microorganism interactions
- symbiotic exchanges i.e. mycorrhize
- symbiotic exchanges i.e. rhizobiaciae/fava
- secretions mimicking plant hormones (i.e. trichoderma)
By regulating plant physiological processes
- e.g. growth, metabolism, plant development…
Improve biogeochemical cycles
- improve absorption of nutritional elements
- improve bioavailability of nutritional elements in the soil
- stimulate degradation of organic matter

WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to
ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.
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IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted in accordance with this document
be carried out by suitably trained staff.

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1 Scope
This document provides the methodology for the enumeration and determination of Azospirillum
spp. in plant biostimulant products in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the
European Parliament and of the Council [1].
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
prEN 17702-1:— , Plant biostimulants — Sampling and sample preparation — Part 1: Sampling
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
azospirillum spp.
gram-negative bacteria that belong to the alphaproteobacterial phylum
Note 1 to entry: Azospirillum is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic, non-fermentative and nitrogen-
fixing bacterial genus. Azospirillum are gram-negative, do not form spores, and have a slightly-twisted
oblong-rod shape. Azospirillum have at least one flagellum and sometimes mult
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