MycoRoot 214g

MycoRoot 214g

• 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, mutually beneficial 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 both 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 surface area available for nutrient uptake
• They make nutrients soluble which are normally not accessible to plant roots
• They influence the soil environment covered by the fungal filaments
• Encouraging growth of beneficial bacteria and other non disease causing fungi
• They ward off unwanted organisms which can cause plants diseases
• Such as eelworms and root rot
• They produce a biological glue
• That promotes soil stability and increases moisture penetration and aeration of the soil