Over hundreds of millions of years of evolution, many plants have developed natural mechanisms to protect against pests of all kinds, including insect pests. These mechanisms can be physical properties,…
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We are excited to share the news that there is a new organic professional insecticide available from our friends at MGK! Here is the official Press Release announcement from MGK:…
Let me start out with a quick story, or parable, to illustrate the value of mycorrhizal diversity. Then I will review the science behind this metaphor. It’s Saturday, and that…
The emphasis on communication between growers and the allied industry suppliers who create supporting products is equally important as the symbiotic relationships plants make with soil organisms. The more professional...
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Biostimulants What are they and how do they work? If you work in agriculture or horticulture, you regularly hear the term “biostimulant,” but what does this word mean? There is...
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What are Mycorrhizal Fungi? Essentially, mycorrhizae are beneficial soil organisms that have a symbiotic relationship with plants, and play a vital role in soil health and plant health. “Myco” –…
Pyrethrum and Azadirachtin: What are they and how do they work? First let’s talk about pyrethrum. Pyrethrum is the extract of certain species of chrysanthemum flowers. The species that modern…
Mycorrhizal Applications has been a leader in the production and commercialization of mycorrhizal fungi for nearly 25 years. The principal goal of the company from day one has been to…
Gibberellins Gibberellins (or gibberellic acids; GAs) are a family of compounds based on the ent-gibberellane molecular structure that possess plant growth regulating activity. GAs are known to be regulators of many…
Why Mycorrhizae, Why Now? Mycorrhizae are not new, in fact they have been around for hundreds of millions of years. But the knowledge of how a horticultural professional can successfully…
