Mycorrhizal Fungi as Companions

Mycorrhizal fungi form a symbiotic relationship with soil communities and plants. Mycorrhizal fungi are the communication system of the forest floor and the landscape.

They attach to the roots of plants and help the plants obtain nitrogen and other nutrients.

Mycorrhizal fungi also help plants fight off root nematodes and other root pathogens.

  • 80% of plants form mycorrhizal relationships
  • Plants with mycorrhizal connections grow more vigorously
  • Plants give mycorrhizal fungi sugars and the mycorrhizal give plants nitrogen and other soil nutrients.

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Out of 5 things you can do to encourage mycorrhizal relationships that will help your plants grow better, which of these are you already doing?  Tell us in the comments.