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🌱 In our ongoing exploration of ento-frass's impact on soil health, we've made some exciting discoveries through our metagenomic analyses. 😲 Adding frass significantly increased the presence of various beneficial microorganisms: fungicide-associated microbiota by 2.7 times, salicylic and abscisic acid associated microbiota by 4 times, insecticide and bactericide agents by 8 times, and nematicide agents by an incredible 220 times! This highlights the diverse benefits our ento-frass brings to the soil microbiome by consistently demonstrating an increase in biocontrol agents.    🐛 This effect is due to frass's composition, which includes 2% insect chitin. As this chitin degrades, microorganisms responsible for this degradation can then also attack nematodes, insects, and pathogenic fungi. We've confirmed these effects in various trials. 💪 One of our trials showed that increased frass doses led to decreased fusariosis and vomitoxins levels in organic wheat. These results echo to other findings from researchers in our network, for instance having demonstrated reduced predation from striped cucumber beetles. 🌿 This summer, we have more trials lined up to showcase the amazing properties of frass. Follow us for updates and contact us to learn more about our incredible organic fertilizer, ento-frass! #organicfertilizer #ento-frass #sustainableagriculture #bsf

❓How are plants' secondary metabolites different from primary metabolites? Plants produce a diverse array of chemical compounds, but not all serve the same purpose. ☘️ Primary metabolites: These are essential building blocks (sugars, amino acids) directly involved in core growth and development processes. ☘️ Secondary metabolites: These smaller molecules (<3,000 Da) are derived from primary metabolites through various modifications. The chemical nature and composition of these specialized molecules vary greatly among plant species. Unlike primary metabolites, they're not essential for basic plant survival but offer a range of ecological benefits, such as: 🔹 Defense: Deterring herbivores and pathogens (e.g., capsaicin in chili peppers) 🔹 Attraction: Luring pollinators with vibrant colors and scents (e.g., anthocyanins in flowers) 🔹 Stress Tolerance: Protecting against environmental challenges (e.g., antioxidant flavonoids) There are three main categories of secondary metabolites based on their origin: ➡️ Phenolic groups: Composed of simple sugars and aromatic rings (e.g., tannins in fruits, lignins for cell wall support) ➡️ Terpenes and steroids: Terpenes (responsible for fragrance and insect repellency) are building blocks for volatile compounds. Steroids have diverse functions in both plants and animals. ➡️ Nitrogen-containing compounds: These include alkaloids with a wide range of biological activities (e.g., caffeine, nicotine). Do you know a secondary metabolite and its medicinal use? Do share them in the comments, and let's learn from each other! ........... Like this? Follow me for more educational Plant Science content! ........ 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺, 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥'𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘺𝘦-𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱! 𝘋𝘔 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺 𝘕𝘖𝘞! #plantscience #scienceandtechnology #botany #sciencecommunication #biotechstartups #biotechcompanies #secondarymetabolites #bioactivecompounds #medicinalcompounds #agriculture #plantcompounds #plantbiotechnology #terpenes #flavonoids

🍇 Decoding the Role of Nutrient Dynamics in Fruit Crop Physiology 🌱 Fruit crop productivity is intricately linked to nutrient dynamics, particularly the efficient uptake and utilization of macronutrients like Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). The emerging challenge lies in balancing nutrient input to optimize growth while minimizing environmental impact. One fascinating aspect is the interplay between Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria (NFB) and Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB)in enhancing nutrient availability in soils with low fertility. These beneficial microbes: 1️⃣ Convert Atmospheric Nitrogen into Usable Forms: NFB ensures a continuous supply of nitrogen, a vital component for vegetative growth and chlorophyll synthesis. 2️⃣ Solubilize Insoluble Phosphates: PSB facilitates the release of bound phosphorus, enhancing root development and energy transfer within plants. Scientific Breakthroughs: - Research shows that integrating these microbial biofertilizers with reduced chemical fertilizers (e.g., 75% N and P) can maintain or even improve yields while reducing the carbon footprint. - Studies in perennial fruit crops like citrus, apple, and pomegranate reveal enhanced fruit size, better coloration, and increased shelf life due to optimized nutrient assimilation. Future Directions: Advancements in molecular biology and soil microbiome studies are paving the way for precision agriculture. Identifying crop-specific microbial consortia and tailoring biofertilizer formulations can revolutionize nutrient management, ensuring productivity without compromising sustainability. The synergy between science and sustainability is our pathway to resilient fruit production systems. Let’s innovate for a greener tomorrow! 🌍 #HorticulturalScience #FruitScience #Biofertilizers #NutrientManagement #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionFarming

The interesting story of Abscisic acid discovery👇🏻 Cotton plants naturally shed (absciss) most of their young fruits. This interested researchers and growers who wanted to improve fruit yield. 📃 In the 1960s, a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis, led by Frederick Addicott, stumbled upon a surprising discovery while studying the curious case of cotton shedding its young fruits. They were looking for a growth hormone that might be involved in this process, but instead, they found an inhibitor. This mysterious compound not only stopped growth but also triggered the very process they were investigating - fruit abscission. 🌾 Initially dubbed "abscisin II" for being the second player identified in the abscission, the compound was later christened "abscisic acid" (ABA) due to its acidic nature and its wider influence beyond just fruit shedding.  🌱 Soon after, scientists observed a fascinating connection: wilting plants had a surge in ABA levels, and ABA caused tiny openings on leaves (stomata) to close. This double act highlighted ABA's role as a stress mediator, helping plants conserve water during droughts. 🍃 The story doesn't end there. ABA also turned out to be a key player in preparing seeds for survival, promoting the accumulation of nutrients and making them tolerant of dry conditions. While the name "abscisic acid" might suggest a starring role in fruit shedding, ethylene is actually the main character in that play. 💬 If you know of any interesting facts, current research, or interesting applications of ABA in #tissueculture and #agriculture, feel free to share in the comments.  ............................ Like this? Follow me for more #PlantScience content! ............................ 👋🏻 Hi, I am Anjali, and I help Biotech and Life Sciences brands craft compelling website and social media content that drives brand awareness, engagement, and leads. If you are the one, let's chat and discuss your content needs.  #plantgrowth #plantbiology #planthormones #PGRs #plantgrowthregulators #botany #cropyield #Biotechstartups #plantbiotechnology #sciencecommunication #scientificwriting #plants

SoilHealing would love to have you join us for this upcoming webinar. "The Role of Microalgae in the Rhizophagy Cycle" ~ By Dr. James White Tuesday, April 16th, 20244:00 PM - 5:00 PM(PDT) The rhizophagy cycle involves bacteria and yeasts that are used by plants to obtain nutrients in soils. Plants cultivate microbes using root exudates (sugars, organic acids, amino acids, etc.) secreted into soils at root tips, then internalize microbes into root tip cells. Microbes internalized into root cells are subjected to root-produced reactive oxygen (superoxide) to extract nutrients from them. Superoxide causes microbes to lose cell walls and makes membranes leaky. Some of the microbes are completely degraded. Microbe cells that survive superoxide bombardment are replicated within root hairs and are ejected back into the soil from the tips of elongating root hairs. Once back in the soil, microbes obtain additional nutrients, then are attracted back to root tips by exudates. In the rhizophagy cycle, plants ‘farm’ soil microbes to obtain nutrients. How the rhizophagy cycle functions and its significance for crop cultivation will be discussed in detail. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g26sGcEK

Improve your yield with Elixir®️ and forget downy mildew☝️ Hechta Rovensa Next client in the wineyards ✅️ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Elixir (potassium phosphonate) is not just a simple fungicide for grapes. 🍇 Its mechanism of action is so diverse that it is still unclear. In addition to reducing fungal infections, it has physiological effects in plants such as increasing the plant's resistance, increasing the internal content indicators of the crop and thus its quality. Product used in organic cultivation as well (distribution category III). ♻️ Its effect is so diverse that it would be desirable to allow its use in the case of other plants as well. #rovensanext #sustainableagriculture #elixir #hechta https://www.hechta.hu/

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, facilitating nutrient exchange. In your schematic representation, you would illustrate: 1. **Root Depletion Zone**: Show the area surrounding the plant root where nutrients have been depleted. 2. **Hyphae Extension**: Illustrate AM fungal hyphae extending from this zone into the root, emphasizing their branching structure. 3. **Arbuscules**: Within the plant root, depict arbuscules, the structures where nutrient exchange occurs. 4. **Nutrient Exchange**: Include arrows or labels indicating the flow of carbon from the plant to the fungi and nutrients (like phosphorus) from the fungi to the plant. This diagram should clearly convey the functional relationship and spatial dynamics between the mycorrhizal fungi and the plant host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •name :- abhi baraiya •mail I'd:- abhibaraiya94@gimail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ai #agri #bio #organic #fertilizer #vam #controlreleasefertilizer #soilmonitoring #EcoAgriculture #BiologicalFertilizers #GreenFertilizer #Microbiallnoculants #agriculture #Innovation #Technology #Future #sustainability #productivity #businessintelligence #artificialintelligence #automation #food #sustainable #export #import

The reason I had corn that did this and had nitrogen fixing bacteria in the aerial roots is because it is natural to the landrace corns of Peru. Years ago, Jere Gettle gave me a huge amount of Peruvian landrace highland valley corn, and I grew out the purple speckled one successfully (and you all know that story I suppose), but it was that corn you see in this picture. It's also the same corn I shared with Dr. James F. White. It was a gift to me, and Dr. James F. White has done such great work and helped me so much that I felt moved to offer them as a gift. I know his work with endophytes is unparalleled, and he'll dig deeper than I can into the mechanics. Years ago I learned an inoculant manufacturer was adding these aerial exudates to his biofertilizer brews - it's just that easy to inoculate a brew: anyone can do this and reintroduce this to corn farming as a whole though it's easier and ideal to just grow the heirloom seeds and re-introduce these microbes if they are not still present and skip the dead and sterilized modern hybrids and GMO abominations. The fact is all corn originated in Peru and Mexico (you all can fight over who was 1st, but I think there was regular and high volume trade and travel between those bioregions that made it so it is hard to tell who was 1st) - they all started out with this ability. These microbes co-evolved with these plants - that's the most important thing to take on: we are simply returning nature to itself when we reintroduce the correct biologyy. That's what my work with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is all about as well - returning symbiotes to their co-evolved partnerships. Returning the internal microbiome to plants - much like probiotics and prebiotics for our own gut biomes. This work is logical and self-evident once we can align our thinking with the natural cycles at work. This is a page from Regenerative Soil - get your copy today: https://lnkd.in/eQtcE7H4

📝 Studying the Effect of Bacillus Subtilis Suspension on Plant Height, Weight and Number of Potato Tubers ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddzBWHU6 🖋 Anwar Mohammed Khalil Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, Aleppo University, Syria 🖋 Abd Almonem Ahmed Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, Aleppo University, Syria 🖋 Marwan Abdo Hasan Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Aleppo University, Syria 📊 Abstract Background: Bacillus subtilis is one of the microorganisms widely spread in soil. It is characterized by broad activity in producing many metabolites that play an important role against many plant pathogens. In addition, it contributes to increasing the production of plant hormones and facilitating the absorption of many important elements, which reflects positively on the growth and productivity of the plant. Objective: This study aims to investigate the effect of Bacillus subtilis treatment on plant height, weight, and number of potato tubers. Methods: A suspension of Bacillus subtilis was tested over three intermittent periods on plant height and its yield (weight and number of tubers) of the Afamia potato plant compared with the control on two lines of potato without treatment. Results: The relative increase in the average longitudinal growth of the plants in the second line was 49.75% compared to the first line, 29.53%. The average number and weight of tubers were calculated for each replicate of the first-line plants (sprayed with water only), and then the average was calculated for each replicate of the second-line plants (sprayed with bacteria). The average number of tubers in the plants treated with bacteria was 17.56 tubers compared to its counterparts sprayed with water only. In terms of the number of tubers, which amounted to 15 tubers, we obtained a percentage increase of 17.06%. In contrast, the average weight of the tubers was 1618.4 grams compared to its counterpart sprayed with water only, which amounted to 897.6 grams, and thus we obtained a percentage increase of 80.30%. Conclusions: The results showed a positive effect of using Bacillus subtilis on plant height and the number and weight of potato tubers compared to the control. This was explained by the fact that Bacillus Subtilis stimulated the plant’s resistance to pathogens and improved plant growth through the production of hormones and facilitating the assimilation and absorption of nutrients.

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