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cucurbit

Indiana

I know Ive asked this before and thanks to all that replied. Still looking for more information can we use these two together with out harming the one another? Ive heard some growers do it with success and some don't even touch the Rootshield. Any more info will be much appreciated Thanks in advance

3/3/2013 4:11:38 PM

cojoe

Colorado

You can mix them with youre vine burying mix.Use that up in a couple days.Use them both in youre planting site.Theyre both part of the Rhizosphere-they naturally coexist in the soil

3/3/2013 5:38:15 PM

Joze (Joe Ailts)

Deer Park, WI

These microorganisms compete with one another for survival. Its how it is. Trichoderma eats other fungi. Yes, this includes mycorrhiza. But this should not be translated to mean Rootshield is going to have your 10lbs of Mykos for lunch.

I feel the appropriate question to ask is "Can these organisms be used in tandem to both promote disease resistance and fruit growth?"

To this end, I feel the answer is a pretty solid YES.

"...Thus, when G. mosseae co-inoculated with PGPRs enhances growth and nutrition of Ficus benjamina. T. harzianum and B. coagulans are thus designated as mycorrhizal helper organisms."

Translation: Trichoderma and Myco got along well enough to enhance growth in Ficus above and beyond Myco alone. Isnt it fun when the boys play nice?

"... In conclusion, it seemed that growth of and phosphorus uptake by the external mycelium of G. intraradices were not affected by the antagonistic fungus T. harzianum; in contrast, T. harzianumwas adversely affected by G. intraradices."

Translation: Trichoderma munched on the dead Myco, but left the living Myco alone. The Myco, on the other hand, wasnt too happy about Tricho setting up shop in the hood and essentially crowded it out. (who's your daddy now, eh?)

"Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi as well as microbial-free inoculants used as phytostimulators (Azospirillum) or as biological control agents of fungi (Pseudomonas and Trichoderma) have shown beneficial effects on plant growth and health....None of the microbial inoculants used, even those biocontrol agents of fungi, showed negative effects on AM establishment."

Translation: Myco, Azos, Pseudos, and Tricho all got along magnificently. The cops weren't even called to the party.

The giant pumpkin rootzone is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more complicated than the Rootshield/Mycos debate. My feeling is that this issue is a non-issue. Take it for what you will.