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Phosphorus-Solubilizing Fungi: Naturally Enhancing Plant Nutrition

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In modern agriculture, phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant development, but its availability in the soil is often limited. Phosphate-solubilizing fungi play a fundamental role by transforming insoluble phosphorus into forms accessible to roots. In this article, you will learn what these fungi are, their benefits, most prominent species, and how to integrate them …

Endophytic Fungi: Plant Health Promoters from Within

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Endophytic fungi are a key component of sustainable agriculture, as they live within plant tissues without causing harm, contributing to their resistance to stress and pathogen attack. In this article, we will explore what endophytic fungi are, their main benefits, prominent species, and how to harness them in agricultural management. Healthy crop field with plants …

Antagonistic Fungi: The Biological Defense Against Crop Pathogens

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Antagonistic fungi represent an effective and natural solution for disease control in agriculture. These microorganisms have the ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi that affect plants, improving soil health and promoting sustainable crop management. In this article, we will explore what antagonistic fungi are, their benefits, main species, and how to implement them …

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF): Underground Allies for Sustainable Agriculture

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In agricultural soil, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in promoting plant growth. These microorganisms form symbiotic associations with roots, significantly improving the absorption of essential nutrients such as phosphorus. In this article, we will explore what AMF are, their benefits, main species, and how to use them to enhance agricultural productivity. Healthy …

Beneficial Soil Fungi: Protect Your Crops Naturally

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In the soil surrounding our plants lives a vast community of microorganisms, some of which can be pathogens that negatively affect crop development. However, not everything in the underground world is harmful; there are beneficial fungi that play a fundamental role in the protection and growth of plants, especially those found in the rhizosphere. In …

Entomopathogenic Fungi. Pest Control in Sustainable Agriculture

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Entomopathogenic fungi have significant application in agriculture, mainly in biological pest control. They are a specialized group of fungi that infect and kill insects and other arthropods. These fungi are important in the natural regulation of insect populations and also have applications in biological pest control in agriculture and forestry. Entomopathogenic fungi are microorganisms that …

Foliar disinfection of plants

Foliar application of Purex Biosanitizer

Hydrogen peroxide stabilized with peracetic acid leaves no toxic residue and is 100% biodegradable. This meets the growing demand for ecological inputs in the sector. Hydrogen peroxide in agriculture has multiple applications: kill pests that decimate crops, oxygenate substrates and roots, speed up the germination process and stimulate plant growth, among other things. Hydrogen peroxide …