MycoRoot 214g

MycoRoot 214g

BENEFITS:

• Increased uptake of nutrients and water.

• Increased soil biological activity.

• Improved soil structure and aeration.

• Reduced effects from drought.

• Reduced effects from root pathogens.

• Reduced chemical inputs and environmental damage.

WHAT ARE MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI?

• Mycorrhiza literally means “fungus root”.

• These are beneficial fungi found in undisturbed soils.

• These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with 90% of all plant roots.

• The host plant receives mineral nutrients from the fungus.

• The fungus obtains sugars from the host plant.

• There are several types of mycorrhizal associations.

• The most commonly encountered are the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi.

HOW DO THEY FUNCTION?

• The fungus grows by means of fungal filaments called hyphae.

• The filaments grow inside and outside of the roots.

• The fungus is intimately associated with the plant roots, providing a link between the soil and the plant.

• They extend the plant rooting system improving root functions.

• They allow for better exploitation of the soil environment.

• They increase the surface area available for nutrient uptake.

• They make nutrients soluble which are normally not accessible to roots.

• They influence the soil environment covered by the fungal filaments.

• Encourages growth of beneficial bacteria and other non-disease causing fungi.

• They ward off unwanted organisms which can cause plants diseases.

• They produce a biological glue that promotes soil stability and increases moisture penetration and aeration of the soil.

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