{"product_id":"mycoroot","title":"Mycorrhizal fungi","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMycoroot Mycorrhizal fungi is a granular product that is applied as a soil or growth medium amendment. It contains indigenous strains of mycorrhizal fungi, which form a special symbiotic relationship with the roots of plants, improving plant health and growth. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter colonizing plant roots, mycorrhizae acts like an extension of the plant’s root system and can \u003c\/span\u003eincrease the absorptive surface area of roots\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e by up to 700 times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant channels sugars to feed the fungi which sends nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients back to the plant. This mutually beneficial relationship is said to be around 460 million years old and coincides with plant colonization of land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product can be used for container plants, in the garden for ornamentals, vegetables or when transplanting seedlings, trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application is once off for the life of the plant. Once the relationship has established there is no need to inoculate the plants again, unless they have been disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMycorrhizal fungi aids in the breakdown of organic material such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/rock-phosphate\"\u003eSoft Rock Phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMYCOROOT\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e products have been developed using southern African isolates of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi. These are naturally occurring soil microorganisms, which have not been genetically altered in any way. The product is indigenous, environmentally friendly and produced in an inert clay carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMycoroot products contain a combination of arbuscular mycorrhizal isolates which include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRhizophagus clarus\u003c\/em\u003e (previously \u003cem\u003eGlomus clarum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGigaspora gigantea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFunneliformis mosseae\u003c\/em\u003e (previously \u003cem\u003eGlomus mosseae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClaroideoglomus etunicatum\u003c\/em\u003e (previously \u003cem\u003eGlomus etunicatum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eParaglomus occultum\u003c\/em\u003e (molecular determination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are obligate symbionts and the production is based on a soil-less culture. Most probably number \u003cstrong\u003e(MPN) of propagules is 80-100 per g product\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are AM fungi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are intimately associated with the roots of most flowering plants, herbs, vegetables and agricultural crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMycoroot products contain selected combinations of indigenous AM fungi suited for all your plant production needs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do AM fungi benefit plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAM fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the plants providing them with nutrients from the soil through better exploitation of the soil environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMycoroot treated plants are stronger, healthier and more tolerant to stress conditions than plants with poor colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe benefits of using AM fungi are summarized as follows:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove root development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycorrhizal Fungi releases enzymes that help to ‘unlock’ and dissolve essential nutrients within the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease tolerance to drought stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease uptake of nutrients and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore excess nutrients\u003cspan\u003e in the soil for later use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppress weedy non-mycorrhizal plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease soil microbial biodiversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove soil aggregation and aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce transplant failure \u0026amp; shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimize productivity \u0026amp; Improve plant health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransplanting seedlings and plants in the garden or re-potting plants:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-sized plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1-2 teaspoons (10ml) of Mycorrhizal fungi \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat the bottom of the planting hole (below the roots for seedlings).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-4 tablespoons (30 - 60ml)\u003c\/span\u003e in the planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor established plants:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Pot Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 ml – 20ml worked in the top layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml - 200ml worked around the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePer ha:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply 50Kg - 100Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e Mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication depends on the plant species and densities being planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1L (approx. 1.2kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegistered on the National Treasury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater after planting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlease keep product sealed and stored in a dark cool place for longevity - c\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ean be stored in the fridge.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMycorrhizal fungi will not benefit the following plants:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrassicaceae - Cabbage, Kale, Radish, Turnip, Rocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyperaceae - Sedges, Reeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommelinaceae - Wandering Jew, Spiderwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolygonaceae - Rhubarb, Sorrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProteaceae - Protea, Leucadendron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Over 95% of the world’s plants form beneficial associations with mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eQnA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo, there is no detrimental effect if over applied. Our recommended rates are a cost-effective way to sufficiently treat your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the fungi get out of all this good samaritan work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is food. As mycorrhizae helps plants to better utilize nutrients for growth and photosynthesis above-ground, the plants send sugars back down to their roots to nourish the fungi. Everyone wins! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need fertilizer with mycorrhizal fungi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it simply helps plants make better use of nutrients in the soil. So, be sure to routinely amend your garden with compost, organic amendments or other organic fertilizer too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c\"\u003eCan I see AM fungi on my plant roots?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately not, AM fungi do not form structures which are visible to the naked eye. In order to see these fungi associating with your plant root they have to be specially treated in the laboratory and than examined under a high powered compound microscope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003eTIP: Remember to feed the soil, not the plant!\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Mycoroot","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":34491794817177,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":34488661770393,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":36341247410329,"sku":"","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/2022-04-0815.18.46S.png?v=1649687739","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/mycoroot","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}