Jul 19, 2017
Organic management boosts the number of beneficial fungi in apple orchards

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of...

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May 16, 2017
Organic soils have more organic matter, higher diversity

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The use of manure is often cited as the reason organically managed soils have higher soil health than conventionally managed soils, but research out of...

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Mar 09, 2016
Organic orchards support more beneficial fungi than conventional orchards

A type of fungi known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi is commonly associated with providing fruit trees with such benefits as increased water and mineral uptake. A recent study published in...

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Jun 29, 2015
Organic farming increases soil health and plant nutrients

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A new study published in Organic Agriculture has found that peach and apple orchards grown under organic management have healthier soils, and plant...

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