Each year, Mycorrhizal Applications conducts MycoApply trials to demonstrate the benefits of mycorrhizal fungi in plant production. The 2025 trial delivered impressive results. But first, let’s take a closer look at what mycorrhizal fungi are, how they enhance a grower’s ROI, and why they are essential for sustainable greenhouse and nursery production.
What Are Mycorrhizal Fungi?
Mycorrhizal fungi are fascinating microbes that form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. They seek out water, nutrients, and other resources that would otherwise be unavailable or difficult for the plant to access. When these fungi are used in production, they help growers boost production, utilize fewer inputs, and grow more stress-resistant plants.
MycoApply Trial Results
For this trial, plugs were treated with MycoApply Injector Endo prior to uppotting. They were then grown under greenhouse conditions for 8 weeks. The results were clear and compelling. Control plants are on the left, with the MycoApply-treated plants on the right.
Phloxstar™ Phlox trial
The Phloxstar™ Phlox trial stole the show with significant improvement in canopy growth and blooms when treated with MycoApply.
Compact SunPatiens® Tropical Rose Trial
Compact SunPatiens® Tropical Rose was the quickest to finish with more canopy and root growth at eight weeks than the untreated control.
Kalanchoe trial
The difference was striking and comparable to a baseball vs. a softball. The treated plants were noticeably larger in height, width, and overall vigor.
Compact SunPatiens® Red Trial
When treated with MycoApply, Compact SunPatiens® Red started blooming a week earlier than its untreated counterpart.
Calibrachoa trial
Look at that drape! The MycoApply-treated Calibrachoa shined with about 2X the cascade of the untreated control.
Rudbeckia ‘Amarillo gold’ trial
The difference here is clear. The MycoApply-treated Rudbeckia has several inches on the non-treated plants. Not to mention additional and more mature blooms.
Petunia trial
In eight weeks, the MycoApply-treated petunia developed more mature and wider-spread roots than its untreated counterpart.
The Bottom Line
MycoApply mycorrhizae help a grower boost ROI, all while growing stronger plants. Interested in using MycoApply at your facility? Contact your local Mycorrhizal Applications representative, call 866-476-7800, or email inquiries@mycorrhizae.com.
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Written by Katie Gustafson, Mycorrhizal Applications, Marketing Communications Manager
