Micronutrients vs. Plant Disease and Pest Pressure

Mineral nutrients are essential for the growth and development of plants and microorganisms, and they are important factors in plant-disease interactions. Nutritional disorders are basically physiological disorders in the plants that affect productivity as well as the...

A Hand-in-Hand Approach

When nature is in balance, plants grow well, reproduce and remain healthy, naturally resisting pests and disease. The beneficial organisms in our soil break down organic matter and soil minerals, providing nutrients and building soil structure. However, with our...

Yes SIR: Boosting Plants’ Natural Defenses

Systemic Induced Response or SIR is an important way to take advantage of Mother Nature. When a plant is under attack, it releases reactive oxygen species – hydrogen peroxide and superoxide. In addition, the cells surrounding the site of infection are signaled to...