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Could some fungi be an alternative to pesticides and fertilisers?

Could some fungi be alternative to pesticides, fertilisers?

For the first time a large scale trial has shown that mycorrhizal fungi might provide an alternative to mineral fertilisers and pesticides on farms.

Using fungi instead of fertilizer to boost crop yields by up to 40 percent

Inoculation against diseased fields

<p>Farmland often harbors a multitude of pathogens which attack plants and reduce yields. A Swiss research team has now shown that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. In a large-scale field trial, plant yield increased by up to 40 percent.</p>

Inoculation Against Diseased Fields