Mycorrhizal fungi often form mutually beneficial relationships with plants. They trade essential nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in exchange for carbon, and act as an extended root system, allowing plants to access water they can’t reach. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/10/08/fungi-networks-biodiversity/?utm_campaign=wp_must_reads&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_mustreads
Tag: Soil Health
Farmers are facing a phosphorus crisis. The solution starts with soil.
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Conserving Soil
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The Brix score: Sugar and Minerals
“Plants with higher brix readings are more resilient to disease and insect attack.” –from The Conscious Farmer website Go to their website to read more about: Brix scores are indicative of plant health and healthy food.