Mycorrhizal Fungi
Mycorrhizal fungi are a type of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plants. In these relationships, the fungi colonize the roots of the plants and extend their own hyphae (filamentous structures) into the surrounding soil. This has several benefits for the plants.
First, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to absorb nutrients from the soil and transfer them to the plants. This is particularly important for nutrients that are not easily accessible to the plants, such as phosphorus. By helping the plants access these nutrients, the fungi can improve their growth and health.
Second, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to improve the structure of the soil. They do this by secreting enzymes that break down organic matter in the soil (thatch), making it easier for the plants to absorb nutrients. They also produce glomalin, a protein that helps to bind soil particles together, improving soil structure and water retention.
Finally, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to protect the plants from diseases. They do this by competing with pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes for space and nutrients in the soil, and by producing antimicrobial compounds that kill or inhibit the growth of these microbes.
Overall, mycorrhizal fungi play a vital role in the growth and health of many plants, and are an important component of healthy ecosystems.
First, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to absorb nutrients from the soil and transfer them to the plants. This is particularly important for nutrients that are not easily accessible to the plants, such as phosphorus. By helping the plants access these nutrients, the fungi can improve their growth and health.
Second, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to improve the structure of the soil. They do this by secreting enzymes that break down organic matter in the soil (thatch), making it easier for the plants to absorb nutrients. They also produce glomalin, a protein that helps to bind soil particles together, improving soil structure and water retention.
Finally, the mycorrhizal fungi are able to protect the plants from diseases. They do this by competing with pathogenic (disease-causing) microbes for space and nutrients in the soil, and by producing antimicrobial compounds that kill or inhibit the growth of these microbes.
Overall, mycorrhizal fungi play a vital role in the growth and health of many plants, and are an important component of healthy ecosystems.
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The Fungi contained in my Biogran product:
Endo Mycorrhizal Fungi Glomus clarum G. Intraradices G. mosseae G. Deserticola G. monosporum Paraglomusbrasilianum G aggregatum G. Etunicatum Gigasporamargarita Trico fungi Trichoderma hamatum Trichoderma harzianum Trichoderma koningii Trichoderma longibrachiatum Trichoderma reesei |
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