"Brad Ouseman, the nursery manager, is confident he will see results from this fungal inoculation, which is intended to improve yields and reduce the need for artificial fertilisers."
"Colin Averill, the founder of Funga, likens the treatment to a faecal microbiome transplant for young pine trees, treating them with wild microbes derived from thriving pine forest soils."
"The fast-growing loblolly pines raised at Evans depend entirely on underground fungal partners, with ectomycorrhizal fungi weaving into pine roots to form a hybrid organism."
At a Louisiana nursery, pine seedlings are treated with a liquid extract of wild soil fungi to enhance growth and reduce fertilizer needs. The method, likened to microbiome transplants, utilizes complex soil communities to promote healthier trees. The nursery supports extensive pine plantations across the southern US, where loblolly pines rely on underground fungal partnerships for growth. The goal is to produce faster-growing trees that sequester more carbon dioxide while minimizing artificial fertilizer use.
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