BioRoote Beneficial fungi to help plants harvest nutrients and resist stress.

Mycorrhizae are specific beneficial fungi that develop a symbiotic relationship with plants. Intensive farming has depleted much of the biology of agricultural soils, including mycorrhizae. When they co-exist, mycorrhizae make a significant difference to a plant’s ability to use soil nutrients. They do this by forming a living web in and around the roots which acts as root extensions, bringing nutrients back to the plant. In effect, they extend the root mass many times over.

While the vast majority (>90%) of plants can form a connection with a mycorrhizal fungi, it is often difficult to optimise this in cultivation for a number of reasons. Firstly, we often sterilise soil (chemically and by heat) to kill off unwanted pests, pathogens and weeds. These treatments also kill mycorrhizae. Other practises that will kill or damage mycorrhizae include seed sterilisation, fungicide application, ploughing, rotation, excessive fertiliser application and anaerobic waterlogged soils. After such events, we recommend reseeding the soil/growing media with BioRoote to allow new mycorrhizal connections to form.

BioRoote is approved for use in organic cultivation by the Organic Farmers and Growers Association.

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Why choose BioRoote?

We use more than one strain of fungus to improve the chances that a good connection is formed with all your plants.

Mycorrhizae contribute to the build up of stable humus and thereby a better soil structure which retains more carbon. This benefits future crops.

Cultivation techniques can cause microbial populations to be inhibited. When grass seed is sown with BioRoote, germination is faster and much more uniform, and root development is far greater.

Application protocols

Suitable for use in both professional and amateur horticulture.

Apply at 2.5kg/ha in situations where it will come into contact with the root easily (i.e. at planting or worked in after top dressing). Higher dosage required if not worked into the soil or growing media.

For crop specific dose rates speak to your Biotechnica representative.

Incompatibilities

No known incompatibilities, but Biotechnica cannot predict or guarantee mix success for any product. For dispersible formulations conduct a bucket test to confirm compatibility.

While over 90% of plants will form a connection with mycorrhizal fungi, there are some exceptions. Mycorrhizae will not form connections with Brassicas and a very limited number of ornamental plants (contact Biotechnica for more details). For conifers and ericaceous crops contact Biotechnica for products containing the specific fungi with which they must form a connection for successful cultivation.

Trial results

In trials on grassland using BioRoote, plant nutrient content improved as follows:

Phosphorus +80%
Magnesium +52%
Potassium +64%
Manganese +97%
Calcium +36%
Iron +56%
Copper +118%
Dry matter +40%.

Get in touch with Biotechnica

Our experienced team is always on hand to help and advise you on the benefits of all of our extract based bioStimulants and would be more than happy to help you discuss how our products can be used.