Gardening is all about balance. There are some obvious examples like the difference between too much and too little water. But it also extends to your approach to nature itself. Gardening attempts to bring the best of human ingenuity to the natural process of plant growth. However, it’s important to keep in mind that this balancing act is never over. People are constantly discovering new ways to alter the balance to get better results. For example, soil inoculant has moved from larger elements like beneficial secondary plants to microorganisms.
One of the most recent changes in people’s view of soil inoculant has come from fungi. New research has shed light on the relationship of some fungi and a plant’s root structure in natural environments. It turns out that specialized fungi can have a symbiotic relationship with a plant’s root structure. The fungi essentially unlock nutrients in the soil and can share the results with plants. In turn, plants help to nurture the fungi.
Fungi aren’t plants and this helps to ensure symbiosis instead of competition. Plants and fungi have different nutritional requirements and aren’t competing for the same resources. This allows for a mutually beneficial relationship where each can share with the other. However, there is an interesting symmetry in fungal mycelium and a plant’s roots. Both branch through the soil. And beneficial fungal mycelium can essentially act as a secondary root system for plants. You can find out more about advanced soil inoculants from DYNOMYCO.
