Technical Terminology

What Are They?What Do They Do?
Endomycorrhizal funcal inoculant (VAM)Beneficial fungi that colonize the inside of plant root cells to improve root absorption in turfgrasses, most ornamental plants, certain hardwoods, fruit and most nut trees, and shrubs
Ectomycorrhizal fungiBeneficial fungi that colonize the outside of plant root cells improve root absorption in many conifers and hardwood trees

What Are They?What Do They Do?
ColnizeTMThis patented isoflavone commonly occurs in the roots of clover plants and has been proven to stimulate the growth and root colonization by VAM fungi on many plant species

What Are They?What Do They Do?
Rhizosphere bacteriaThese beneficial bateria colonize the area surrounding non-woody roots and improve soil fertility and overall soil productivity and biofertility
Nitrogen-fixing bacteriaVery specialized soil and rhizosphere bateria that make atmospheric nitrogen available to the plant
Phosphorus-solubilizing bacteriaCertain soil and rhizosphere bateria that produce phosphatase enzymes that solubilize phosphorus from insoluble mineral sources

What Are They?What Do They Do?
Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensisA particular variety of Bt that produces a protein crystal that is toxic to mosquitoes
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstakiA particular variety of Bt that produces a protein crystals toxic to a broad-spectrum of caterpillar pests
Neem oilNatural oil extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. This oil has fungicidal, insecticidal and miticidal properties

What Are They?What Do They Do?
RZ-3A proprietary soil surfactant that helps evenly distribute fertilizer ingredients through the soil profile
Humic acidsThe end-product of decomposed plant tissue that play many roles in soil and plant nutrition. They improve the cation exchange capacity of soil and improve nutrient availability
Ascophylum nodosumThis species of cold water sea kelp is a commonly used organic supplement that provides valuable nutrients to plants and introduced rhizosphere bacteria
Yucca schidigera extractThe extract from this desert plant contains a natural wetting agent, spreader and penetrant. The extract has also been found to benefit bacteria growth
Potassium HydrogelsA superabsorbent copolymer that absorbs up to 200 times its weight in water. It prduces a water-filled "gel" from which plant roots may extract moisture. Better for plants than sodium hydrogels

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