Farmers are always looking for new ways to help their plants grow. More plant growth, and healthier plant production will mean increased profits for the farmers. There are many fertilizers on the market today that are aimed towards just doing that. However, farmers will also want to consider treating their soil with fungi.
What Are Mycorrhizal Fungi?
Mycorrhizal fungi is a fungus that needs roots to survive. When put in the soil, the fungi connects to the plant’s roots. They then form a symbiotic relationship. The fungi gets to survive, and the plant reaps the benefits.
The Benefits of This Fungi
There are several benefits of this fungi, and they include:
• Healthier plants. The fungi helps the plants to get more water and nutrients out of the soil. The plant will be larger and have healthier foliage.
• Greater production. Fruit and flower production will be larger. Higher yield production will help farmers increase their profits.
• Environmental changes. This fungus will help to protect the plant from stress and heat changes.
• Improved water. These fungi will help to decrease the water demand from the plant. This is perfect for those areas that are prone to drought conditions.
How to Apply the Fungus
The fungus is sold in bags and can either be put directly into the soil or mixed with water. Application should be done as soon as possible for the maximum health of the plant. This can be placed in the soil once a season. However, some farmers may want to treat multiple times, depending on what they are growing and their soil conditions.
To learn more about this fungus, contact Groundwork BioAg.
