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VOLUME 22 – NUMBER 6 December 2020 / January 2021
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Eric Hopper has more than 10 years of experience in the hydroponic industry as both a retail store manager and owner . He continuously seeks new methods and products that could help maximize garden performance . Eric resides in Michigan where he and his family strive for a selfsufficient and sustainable lifestyle . |
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Monica Mansfield owned an indoor garden store for 5½ years before selling the business to start a seven-acre homestead with her husband , Owen . Monica is passionate about gardening , sustainable living , and holistic health . She writes about these topics and her homestead adventures on her blog , thenaturelifeproject . com .
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Mycorrhizae are a form of fungus which can form a mutually beneficial symbiosis with a plant ’ s root system to increase efficiency of nutrient uptake exponentially .
Mycorrhizae exist as microscopic threads called hyphae . The hyphae create a complex interconnected web called a mycelium . The mycelium network thus created increases the root ’ s ability to absorb water and other macronutrients from the soil by increasing the available surface area for uptake . Mycorrhizae also release powerful enzymes that assist in this uptake . In return , plants will take excess sugar produced in the leaves through photosynthesis and send it to the roots . From here , the mycorrhizae are able to absorb it to sustain themselves .
A mycelium network can grow much smaller and much more complex than a plant ’ s roots . Hyphae can fit between individual , microscopic pieces of soil . They are the roots of a plants roots .
Mycorrhizae also help protect plants against toxins and to be more resistant to different types of plant diseases , particularly soil-borne illnesses . Mycorrhizal inoculants can be added to the soil to encourage the growth of mycelial networks but it is important to note that there are various plant-specific strains and therefore understanding your specific needs is key .
Check out Eric Hopper ' s article on page 26 for more information .
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