In the realm of environmental remediation, two terms frequently surface: bioaugmentation and biostimulation. While they both aim for the same goal – cleaning up contaminants – their approaches are distinct. Examples of microorganisms include Ectomycorrhizal Fungi and Endomycorrhizal Fungi. Biostimulation should not be confused with biostimulants – microbes that stimulate growth in plants. CoastBio organically…
Mycorrhizal Species that Help in Agriculture
Mycorrhizal fungi play a vital role in agriculture by forming symbiotic relationships with plant roots, aiding in nutrient uptake, water absorption, and overall plant health. Several mycorrhizal species used in BioBlend Plus are beneficial in agricultural settings and trees/forests. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) are the most common and widespread mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture. Arbuscular Mycorrhiza…
Harnessing the Power of Fungi: Bioremediation of Mercury Contamination
Harnessing the Power of Fungi: Bioremediation of Mercury Contamination Heavy metal contamination poses a significant threat to environmental and human health worldwide. Among these metals, mercury stands out as one of the most hazardous due to its persistence and toxicity. However, nature provides us with an incredible ally in the fight against mercury pollution: fungi….
Endomycorrhizal Fungi Play a Vital Role in Agricultural Ecosystems
Endomycorrhizal Fungi Play a Vital Role in Agricultural Ecosystems Endomycorrhizal fungi play a vital role in agricultural ecosystems, providing numerous benefits to plants. As symbiotic organisms, they form mutualistic associations with plant roots, facilitating enhanced nutrient uptake, improved stress tolerance, and overall plant growth. In contrast to ectomycorrhizal fungi, endomycorrhizal fungi establish internal colonization within…
How Microbes (SPORE! 4 Species) Remediate Heavy Metals in Soil to help with Plant Uptake
Microbes like SPORE! 4 species play a crucial role in the remediation of heavy metals in soil through a number of mechanisms, including: Certain microbes like SPORE! 4 Species can absorb heavy metals from the soil and accumulate them within their biomass. This process, known as bioaccumulation, helps to reduce the concentration of heavy metals…
Examples of Microbes Known for their Beneficial Effects on Plant Growth
The following microbes help with plant growth by producing a wide range of bioactive compounds. These are soil bacteria that are well-known for their ability to produce a wide range of bioactive compounds, including antibiotics and plant growth-promoting substances. They can help plants by suppressing pathogenic microorganisms in the soil, improving nutrient availability, and enhancing…
BioMend+ Inoculant is Designed to Promote Plant Growth by Harnessing the Beneficial Properties of Microbes.
BioMend+ is a highly concentrated water-soluble super blend of beneficial bacteria species that have been shown in a large body of research to control for fungus and soil pathogens, stimulate growth, improve water transport within plants, improve biodiversity in the rhizosphere and improve plant tolerance to a variety of biotic and abiotic stresses. The following…
Contrasting Endomycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Fungi in Agriculture
Contrasting Endomycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Contrasting Endomycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Fungi. Although both endomycorrhizal and ectomycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic associations with plants, they differ significantly in their ecological and physiological characteristics. Internal vs. External Colonization. Endomycorrhizal fungi colonize the root cells, forming arbuscules within the cortical tissue. In contrast, ectomycorrhizal fungi develop a sheath-like structure called…
Understanding the Practice of Sequestering Carbon through Soil Microbes
Understanding the Practice of Sequestering Carbon through Soil Microbes Sequestering carbon through soil microbes involves enhancing the ability of microorganisms in the soil to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere. This can be achieved through practices such as no-till or reduced tillage farming, cover cropping, crop rotation, and the addition of organic amendments to…