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MYKOS, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

  • Writer: XG
    XG
  • Jan 9, 2018
  • 2 min read

Soil biology provides a background of billions of microbes, mostly friendly, to the plant in every ounce of healthy soil. Mycorrhizal fungi make up about 80% or more of the weight and biomass of all the beneficial microbes in the soil.

Arbuscular mycorrhizae, a type of endomycorrhizae, are found in the roots of over 90% of all terrestrial plant species. As mycorrhizal fungi grow, they form long threadlike networks of hyphae that become deeply embedded within root tissue and extend into the soil beyond the reach of the roots themselves.

A tablespoon of soil may contain up to a mile of these hyphal filaments that expand the host plant’s sphere of access to moisture and nutrients by up to 50 times. The moisture and nutrient acquisition of an efficiently colonized system may be up to ten times greater than that of non-inoculated root systems. A well-established root network also helps stave off competing plant species, and the increased fitness afforded the whole system creates a degree of pest resistance.

In turn, the fungi receive carbohydrates created by the plant through photosynthesis, thus establishing a symbiotic relationship between plant and fungi. Without the carbon energy source from the plant, the mycorrhizal fungi will die.

This naturally-occurring phenomenon has been happening since long before the invention of the microscope, though we are just now gaining an understanding of how it works and its practical applications.

MYKOS is a single species of arbuscular mycorrhizae, it is easy to use and can make a huge difference in your garden’s overall performance. Achieve larger crop yields while maintaining a low input cost with the assistance of natural biology. Amend MYKOS into your soil as well as dusting plant roots at transplant.

Contact us or your local garden supply store for more product details.


 
 
 

14 Comments


mike
mike
Jan 19

This article on MYKOS and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is genuinely fascinating! It really highlights the incredible, often unseen, world beneath our feet and how crucial these symbiotic relationships are for plant health and yield. The fact that a tablespoon of soil can contain a mile of hyphal filaments, expanding root access by up to 50 times, is truly eye-opening. It's inspiring to see how understanding these natural processes can lead to more effective and sustainable gardening. For anyone looking to compile research or project images related to this topic, I recently used Merge JPG Files to combine some of my plant photos, and it worked flawlessly for creating a single, organized document.

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Jan 19

This is a fantastic and really informative breakdown of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi! It's amazing to think that something as tiny as a tablespoon of soil can contain a mile of hyphal filaments, drastically expanding a plant's access to nutrients and moisture by up to 50 times. The symbiotic relationship described, where MYKOS receives carbohydrates while supporting greater yields and pest resistance, highlights the profound impact of natural biology. It truly makes a compelling case for integrating MYKOS into gardening practices. For anyone needing to share this valuable information in a professional format, I highly recommend checking out Markdown to Doc for easy conversion of notes to Word documents.

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Jan 19

This is a fantastic and incredibly informative piece on the crucial role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soil biology! The description of how these fungi expand a plant's access to moisture and nutrients by up to 50 times, and their ability to improve yields, really highlights the power of working with nature. It's fascinating to learn that mycorrhizae make up 80% or more of beneficial microbes. The practical application with MYKOS makes this ancient phenomenon accessible for any gardener. For anyone looking to represent their garden or plant-related designs digitally, a tool like Converter PNG to SVG could be very useful for creating crisp, scalable logos and icons.

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Jan 19

This article beautifully explains the crucial role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, like MYKOS, in plant health. It's fascinating how a "tablespoon of soil may contain up to a mile of these hyphal filaments" and how they can boost nutrient acquisition so significantly. The symbiotic relationship truly highlights the hidden complexity and efficiency of nature. For those looking to optimize their garden's performance, understanding these principles is a game-changer. Speaking of making a strong impression, for a completely different kind of optimization, you might find something like the Attractiveness Test tool interesting for choosing impactful profile photos!

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Jan 19

This article beautifully highlights the often-unseen but incredibly vital world of soil biology, particularly the fascinating role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi like MYKOS. It's truly amazing to think that these fungal networks can expand a plant's access to nutrients and moisture by such significant margins, and effectively improve overall plant fitness. The explanation of the symbiotic relationship is very clear. For anyone who appreciates the finer details behind natural processes, this is a great read! Speaking of unique creations, you might also enjoy seeing how technology can transform artistic ideas into tangible forms; check out the AI Pixel Generator for a different kind of creative output!

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