Lately, there's been a lot of enthusiasm for urban horticulture and those who practice it are discovering the benefits of a healthy soil. However, due to the heat islands and wind factor on the roof of buildings, growing conditions can be stressful for plants.
There are numerous challenges, but they can be minimized by using mycorrhizal fungi inoculants and/or other beneficial soil organisms (bacteria, beneficial nematodes, earthworms, etc.) to increase the plant’s resistance to these difficult environmental conditions.
Read all about it in this PRO-MIX article.
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Other news in this sector:
- 2023-05-31 Use of prohydrojasmon to suppress Frankliniella occidentalis and tomato spotted wilt virus in chrysanthemums
- 2023-05-26 US: CBP agriculture specialists intercept first in the nation pest at Laredo Port of Entry
- 2023-05-25 How to deal with Botrytis and keep it at bay
- 2023-05-25 Strategies for effective mealybug management in greenhouses
- 2023-05-24 Research on the isolation and identification of black spot disease of Rosa chinensis in Kunming, China
- 2023-05-23 Combatting invasive species through action
- 2023-05-18 UK: Defra announces plant health research and development plan
- 2023-05-18 New generation Mycotal released
- 2023-05-17 Invasive pests in Maryland attacking native plants
- 2023-05-17 US (CA): Dept of Pesticide Regulation awards $3,15M in research grants
- 2023-05-16 Easement of the attachment of UK Plant Passports in EU Member States extended for 24 months
- 2023-05-16 US: Downy mildew observed on a greenhouse in Massachusetts
- 2023-05-15 Ultrafiltration highly suitable for removal of nematodes and tomato virus
- 2023-05-11 Micro roses may be the answer to solving deadly disease of the florist favorite
- 2023-05-05 Biobest signs letter to acquire BioWorks
- 2023-05-01 Absence of Xylella fastidiosa in Jordan
- 2023-04-25 Biocontrols against powdery mildew in gerberas
- 2023-04-25 CAN: Rycar insecticide registered for ornamental use
- 2023-04-20 Hawaiʻi Floriculture and Nursery Association releases educational video
- 2023-04-19 US (MA): Botrytis detected on geranium leaves submitted to UMass lab
