Mycorrhizae is a type of fungus that forms a symbiotic association with a green plant. The plant provides energy to the mycorrhizae in return the fungus can assist in extending a plants root system to acquire water and nutrients. Mycorrhizal associations can be important in assisting a plant to access phosphorus in low fertility situations.
However, in a typical fertilized agricultural situation, particularly in CEA where many cultivators fertilize early and often, mycorrhizae addition will NOT lead to the establishment of an effective population or enhance nutrient uptake. Despite the fact that mycorrhiza will not improve nutrient uptake, the symbiotic association is complex, it is possible that the mere presence of these fungi may influence plant growth and performance in ways that are not yet understood.
If you believe this, then mycorrhizal populations must be established BEFORE the plant is transplanted into nutrient rich soils such as bio365 BIOALL, BIOFLOWER and BIOGREENS or fertilized. The best way to do this is to inoculate during propagation.
Whatever your view on mycorrhizae, when using bio365 media containing bioCHARGE® deliver a wide-spectrum beneficial microbiology that provides many different pathways to improve the bioavailability and uptake of all nutrients, including phosphorous, as well as provides a robust immune system for your plants.