Jul 06, 2020
Plant extracts that naturally increase crop resistance to disease provide a promising alternative to harmful fungicides

Powdery mildew is a hard to control fungus that can devastate a wide range of crops from cucumbers and zucchini to almonds and berries. Typical management of this disease includes the use of...

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Jul 29, 2019
Organic farming promotes beneficial soil fungi for multiple crops and increases plant growth, health and yield

Photo Credit: Atik Sulianami

Organic farming helps bolster important beneficial soil fungi, leading to healthier plants. These fungi improve nutrient uptake and soil health...

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Mar 17, 2015
Microbial communities in organic soils suppress pathogens

Photo credit: Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Campaign

Organic soils support much higher levels of biodiversity than conventional soils. It has been...

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