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🌱 Happy Microbiome Day! 🌱 As we celebrate the incredible world of microbiomes, let’s take a closer look at how they impact agriculture. Why Microbiomes Matter Microbiomes play a crucial role in sustainable farming. They influence soil health, nutrient cycling, and even plant resilience. As we explore innovative solutions, understanding microbiomes is a key to feeding our growing global population. Did You Know? 🌽Microbiomes can enhance nutrient uptake in plants. 🥕Beneficial soil bacteria can protect against pathogens. 🌾Soil microbial diversity leads to healthier ecosystems. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on microbiomes and their role in agriculture. https://lnkd.in/gbF6HxfY #MicrobiomeDay #Corteva #SoilForTomorrow #SoilHealth

What Are Soil Microbes, and Why Do They Matter? Soil microbes are bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in the soil. While they may be small, their impact on plant health is monumental. They help plants by: 🌱Nutrient Cycling – Microbes break down organic matter, releasing vital nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that plants need to grow. 🌱Soil Structure – They improve soil structure by binding soil particles together, increasing aeration and water retention. 🌱Disease Suppression – Beneficial microbes outcompete harmful pathogens, reducing disease pressure on plants. 🌱Symbiosis – Some microbes, like nitrogen-fixing bacteria, form partnerships with plant roots, directly supplying them with nutrients. Have you noticed a difference in your crops when you focus on improving soil microbiology? What methods have you found most effective in nurturing your soil microbes? Share your thoughts, experiences, and tips in the comments below! If you found this article helpful, don't forget to press the bell icon 🔔 and follow my page for more insights on plant health, microbiology, and sustainable farming. Let’s grow together—literally! #SoilMicrobes #PlantHealth #SustainableAgriculture #PlantMicrobiology

🤔 How does the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, respond to multiple generations of exposure to the fungus Isaria fumosorosea? Does it develop resistance? #PestControl #SustainableFarming 🌱🐛 Recently, a study discovered that the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), a notorious agricultural pest globally causing more than USD 5 billion, has not developed resistance to an entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, even after five generations. This fungus is a natural alternative to chemical pesticides and can effectively invade and damage the reproductive tissues of the whitefly without giving it a chance to resist. 🤨 This discovery is significant because it holds great promise for sustainable pest management. We can all promote sustainable farming and pest control practices using natural alternatives like Isaria fumosorosea. 👩🌾 Let's work towards a healthier and more sustainable agricultural industry! Source: https://lnkd.in/dbg_tqg4 #biologicalcontrol, #whitefly #pestcontrol #organic, #aphidcontrol #control, – how to prevent and control it, what causes white flies, control whiteflies #biopesticides, #fungi

#Onions thrive with the help of beneficial microbes like #Pseudomonas and #Bacillus, which boost root growth, nutrient uptake, and resilience against soil pathogens. This microbial support allows onions to access vital nutrients, reducing the need for synthetic inputs and enhancing sustainability. By fostering microbial diversity, farmers improve soil health and create a more sustainable foundation for crop production. #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #wesavesoil

🌾🚜 Residue-free Food Grain Production Did you know that biological control methods can help manage diseases and pests in red gram crops? 🤔 Here are some common diseases and pests that affect red gram: - Diseases: powdery mildew, rust, wilt, root rot - Pests: pod borers, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites Biological control methods can help manage these threats using: - Biocontrol agents like Trichoderma harzianum and Beauveria bassiana - Parasitoids like Cotesia glomerata and Aphidius ervi - Predatory insects like lady beetles and lacewings These methods work by introducing natural enemies of the pests/diseases, reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, and maintaining ecological balance. 🌿 Benefits of biological control in red gram include: - Environmentally friendly - Targeted control, minimizing harm to non-target organisms - Long-term pest management - Improved crop yields and quality Source: Meta AI Shankar Patil, Agronomist (Contec Global) #ResidueFree #FoodGrainProduction #BiologicalControl #RedGram #SustainableAgriculture

Do you know? Plant Parasitic Nematodes cause a devastating impact of 10% Economic Loss to the Global Agriculture output amounting to USD 150 billion annually (according to the study & reports). Unlike other pests, nematodes often go unnoticed because of their invisible nature. Is there a natural and organic way to treat it? Yes! Introducing Bio Nematon: an eco-friendly, organic-certified solution against nematodes. Powered by the beneficial nematophagous fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus, it targets and controls nematodes at their most vulnerable stages—eggs and juveniles. It helps reduce the risk of fungal and bacterial diseases. Thus, farmers can witness better plant growth and yield. Know more about Bionematon in the link below: https://lnkd.in/gk_Nkaki #TStanes #NematodeControl #EcoFriendlySolutions #CropProtection #Sustainableagriculture #Organicfarming #bioproducts

Why wait until spring to support your crops? 🍂 In this brief video, AEA Founder John Kempf shares his perspective on nutrition management: starting in the fall. By applying the Regenerative Soil Primer now, beneficial bacteria and fungi can continue working through the winter, quietly releasing minerals and breaking down disease-harboring residues. Could fall be the key to unlocking healthier, more resilient crops next season? 🌾 Explore this idea further at https://loom.ly/5SULylU #RegenerativeAg #SoilHealth #FallFarming #HealthyCrops #SustainableFarming

As we get deeper and deeper into the science of soil health, it is fascinating to learn more about how nature replenishes itself and it is equally intriguing to learn about more and more efforts that are underway to help farmers cost effectively pursue sustainable farming.

Keeping #tomato & #cucurbit #plants healthy will protect them from harmful pests & diseases, like the whitefly #BemisiaTabaci and #PlantViruses #ToBRFV & #ToLCNDV. The #VIRTIGATION project contributes to #PlantHealthDay by developing new #biobased solutions to safeguard these key crops: https://lnkd.in/dH4pbJED #H2020 #EUFunded #IPM KU Leuven Plant Institute Agencia de Gestión Agraria y Pesquera Natural Resources Institute RTDS Group Luxembourg Agro-Environmental Systems European Research Executive Agency (REA) Comunicación Tecnova EU Science, Research and Innovation SciFoodHealth EU CAP Network