Viacheslav Lukianov’s Post

August is the time for treating Armillaria in NZ kiwifruit orchards. The Armillaria fungus wreaks havoc on kiwifruit vines, reducing yield and eventually killing the whole vine. Biostart’s Armillaria Programme knocks Armillaria right back allowing vines to recover and restoring crop yield. How does it work? Terracin contains a microbe that suppresses the Armillaria fungus. Terracin is ACVM Registered for suppression of Armillaria in kiwifruit orchards and on the Zespri Crop Protection Standard. Mycorrcin, applied 3 weeks after Terracin has done it’s work, restores healthy soil biology. See trial results here: biostart.co.nz/kiwifruit/ Ph 0800 116 229 biostart.co.nz #soilhealth #armillaria #kiwifruit #biologicals #agtech #biotech

Data released by our members confirms the efficacy of #phosphite as a plant #biostimulant for the sixth year running. This is no surprise given that phosphite is one of the most researched #biostimulants with proven results. The six year average across trials in 11 countries is 14.1% across a range of efficacy measures. Yet more reason for the European Commission to reconsider their decision not to include this important agronomic input in the Fertilising Products Regulation. https://lnkd.in/gUtVWyVr

what do you think about this culture plate? this culture plate is made from a soil dilution, the given soil is from dry zone of sri lanka, the management practice is integrated nutrient managed upland vegetable cultivation. you can see the diversity of microorganisms here, it is spectacular. there are different type of fungi and bacteria, and we could assume that the farmer has managed to keep the soil more diverse in microorganisms by using both organic and inorganic fertilizers as amendments. these kind of observations makes me love soil science more. specially soil mcrobiology gives you interesting observations. #soilhealth #soilmicrobiology #cultureplate

Discover the Organic Polycropping fields of IBBN, with all the four edible varieties of Amaranthus, and many varieties each, of Castor, Pigeon Pea, Mustard, Vegetables, field crops, Rosella, Maize, Groundnut, and millets—all in one field. By promoting genetic diversity, the IBBN approach plays a crucial role in maintaining biosphere integrity and respecting planetary boundaries. Biosphere integrity is the most severely transgressed planetary boundary and demands our immediate attention. Even making diverse seeds available at scale is a good start. #Biodiversity #Sustainability #GeneticDiversity #PlanetaryBoundaries #IBBN

Dynamic colonization of roots by symbiotic fungi 🔬🌱 📚 During the formation of arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) symbiosis, the fungal partner develops a network of hyphae that penetrates the soil and colonizes plant roots, growing both between and within the root cells. 🔎 Within the root cortical cells, AM fungal hyphae create specialized structures for nutrient exchange, known as tree-like arbuscules and knot-like coils. 🦠 AM fungi, as obligate biotrophs, rely on their plant hosts for sourcing essential lipids and sugars. 🔄 In return, they provide the plant with water and mineral nutrients collected from areas beyond the reach of the plant's roots. Video: timelapse of arbuscule development in Nicotiana benthamiana (credits: Alex Guyon; confocal z-stacks imaged non-invasively using Mcgaley et al. 2024 AMSlide setup). #soil #microbiome #agriculture

Our biological programme for horticulture follows the seasons, lifting the right microbial activity at the right time to optimise plant health and growth - and, of course, to create great soil! Autumn and winter is the time to activate saprophytic microbes with Digester, so that prunings, old roots and other plant litter get broken down and recycled back into the soil as nutrients and organic matter. Fully breaking down all plant matter also means diseases have no material to overwinter on, reducing recurring diseases in the next growing season. biostart.co.nz biostart.com.au #soilhealth #biologicals #biostimulants #Mycorrcin #Foliacin #Digester #biostart

Did you know mycorrhizal fungi can shorten crop times and reduce plant loss? In our latest article on Mycorrhizae ROI, learn how to incorporate this fascinating fungus into your greenhouse or nursery operations for optimal results at all stages of production. (Hint: We recommend applying mycorrhizae at the plug or propagation stage) https://lnkd.in/g7RdYb4A #sustainablegrowing #mycorrhizae #AMF #fasinatingfungi

Spring is back, and a new season of ecotoxicological testing on pollinators is ready to start.   SAGEA Group's Ecotox team is engaged in performing laboratory, semi-field and field tests to evaluate the possible undesirable effects of PPPs and biocides on Apis mellifera, Bombus terrestris and solitary bees.   The evaluation of the selectivity on honeybees, and the determination of residues in honey, nectar or pollen are performed using attractive and nectariferous crops like Phacelia, sunflower and oilseed rape.   Find out more about our Ecotox services: https://bit.ly/3vjqjdb   #SAGEAGroup #crops #fieldtrials #research #regulatory #agroscience #cropprotection 

Is it possible to guarantee the development of crops in saline soils?  Today we share with you the photos sent to us by our Area Sales Manager, Jose Joaquin Saorin Milanes, from southern Spain. This #nectarine crop was facing significant #salinity issues, so we applied the Symborg protocol, combining #MycoUp360 with our range of biofertilizers.  The mycorrhizal fungus present in MycoUp 360, Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypharum, tolerates salinity levels double the recommended amount, allowing the crop to increase its resilience and ensure its development 🌱  What do you think of the achieved result?  Discover our biological solutions at symborg.com. #CortevaBiologicals #BioLogicals #Agriculture #Biotechnology

📢 New article by WUR: "Following populations of biostimulants in casing soils"! 🍄 "Supplement of #biostimulants to casing is considered to increase productivity and suppressiveness against important #mushroom #pathogens." Read full article! 👉https://bit.ly/3PFABeN