permaculture

[venaurafarm <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

This seems close to the final word on the subject.
Still need to find out exactly which fungal species
work best for the purpose intended, i.e. root colonization
to aid in symbiosis-enabled nutrient uptake by the tree. LL

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Subject: [compost_tea]
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:15:44 -0000
From: Tim Wilson <thegoodjob@hotmail.com>
To: compost_tea@yahoogroups.com

There is really very little advantage adding endomycorrhizal spores to 
CT. If he wants to get them into his developed root system probably the 
best way is to bore some slender holes through the soil to an area where 
he estimates new root growth is developing. Then mix the spores with 
water and pour or otherwise inject them into the root zone. 
Infection/colonization can occur in as little as 5 days. The greater the 
spore count of the product used, the better the chance of infection.

I believe that most or all fruit trees are endomycorrhizal, so likely he 
would want a product containing only endomyc. spores, however better to 
research whether there is one or more specific fungal species 
mycorrhizal with the tree. He is better to avoid products which also 
contain Trichoderma spores, as there are some studies indicating this 
species can inhibit endo-infection.

I'm guessing that the best bet is to source a product containing only 
Glomus Intraradices.

Tim