Ibrahim MA, Campbell WF, Rupp LA, Allen EB. 1990. Abstract In this study, we determined whether inoculating sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench cv. NK-3657 ) seedlings with a vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungus ( Schenck and Smith) would enhance plant yield under drought conditions. Seven-day-old seedlings were inoculated with the fungus and irrigated to […]
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JSergio Saia, Gaetano Amato, Alfonso Salvatore Frenda, Dario Giambalvo, Paolo Ruisi Published: March 03, 2014 Abstract Several studies, performed mainly in pots, have shown that arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis can mitigate the negative effects of water stress on plant growth. No information is available about the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis on berseem clover growth and […]
JSergio Saia, Gaetano Amato, Alfonso Salvatore Frenda, Dario Giambalvo, Paolo Ruisi Published: March 03, 2014 Abstract Several studies, performed mainly in pots, have shown that arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis can mitigate the negative effects of water stress on plant growth. No information is available about the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis on berseem clover growth and […]
Journal of Turf grass Science Vol. 73 (1997) By J.N. GENNA, RE KOSKE, E.M. ROBERTS, N. JACKSON AND K.M. DE ANTONIS. Department of biological Science, Department of Plant Sciences and Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island U.S.A. 02881. SUMMARY Field and laboratory studies with creeping bentgrass (Agrostis palustris ‘Penncross’) growth in […]
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Ask Dr. Mike: Can Soil Fungi Fight Climate Change?
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Rapidly increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere are resulting in abrupt changes in climate that threaten food production and ecological systems. Soils are crucial to managing climate change. They contain two to three times more carbon than the atmosphere. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the majority of our important crop species.
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Does Biochar Restore Soil Productivity?
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Professor Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University has been one of principal proponents of the value of extending the ancient work of using carbon for restoring soil productivity. Biochar is a powerhouse example of the potential of transforming soils.
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Ask Dr. Mike: What Is Mycorrhizae And How Will It Help My Plants?
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Feb
The benefits from using mycorrhiza are remarkable, and the benefits are abundant. But the science behind the basics of how these fungi work doesn’t have to be complicated. We explore and explain how mycorrhizae helps the roots of your plants grow better, naturally.
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What’s orange, alive, heavier than a small car and something you could carve into with a chainsaw? A one-ton plus, giant pumpkin; the world’s heaviest tops the weight of a Ford Fiesta/ Hyundai Accent/Toyota Prius-C at a whopping 1,190.49 kg or 2,624.6 lb,. What’s even more impressive is that champion pumpkin record holders who grow […]
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How To Use Big Foot Gold Through Soil Drenching
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Big Foot Gold Mycorrhizae works directly with your plants roots to increase water and nutrient absorption, making it an ideal natural replacement for your garden and houseplants. Big Foot Gold can be applied in a couple different way, depending on your plants. Soil Drenching is ideal for potted plants and other established houseplants. Transplanting? (link […]