https://youtu.be/vKTcbLbb2Wc

This book is so good. It talks about microbiology.

Lives in Alaska

That sounds like an interesting read. I may copy this posting for cori ann on the rose and organic soil forum She was recently looking for some good books on soil biology.

He has a great sense of humor and a great love of life.

http://www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Lowenfels.mp3

Paul Stamets endorsed this book on mycorrhizae to improve the immune system of plants. This natural union between plants and fungi.

Looks like a interesting book Sam... Did you order it online? I might just order this book because the author thinks the way I do...lol

My Library purchased it for me. I put in a request. It's good. I also want to read Paul Stamets book--- Mycelium Running.

What a great idea t have the library get it in for you. I may have to try that.

I found the Jeff Lowenfels book
on Amazon.com but still searching around for best price then I'll order it... I'll have to check out Paul Stamets ...

Jeff Lowenfels and Paul Stamets are just laying the foundation. From NYC and Harvards Eric T Fleisher says the next generation will learn much more. It's fascinating what they can do with fungi. I just read there is 100,000 types of fungi that we know about and Jeff Lowenfels says there's still 5 million. Sarah Wright from Maryland in 1996 discovered the substance from fungi that holds the soil together. Sarah Wright discovered what's called Glomalin.

Cool stuff! :-)

I would have never thought that fungi would be getting more and more interesting to me. Great thread Sam, thanks!

Thanks LL

Each type of plants has different fungi that works with it. I learned about a lot of different ones and I am learning how to encourage more. I enjoyed the book from Jeff Lowenfels. He is the radio talk show host in Anchorage. Like the Mike McGrath in Philadelphia.

The next book I will read is Amaranthus mycorrhizae and or Stamets Mycelium Running.

I'm using Dr Earth and David Austin mycorrhizae this year. It also has the calcium and potash too which is good for healthy roses. I will also use my aerated compost tea and Alfalfa. In the past I used the rose tone has the mycorrhizae in it. The more the plant has the better. It is protected from diseases and more resistance to stresses. Also , a Gardener can put too much phosphorus and that holds the Fungi from growing. There's also a biocontrol fungi for pest that can take care of them.

Did I understand your last sentence correctly? Is there a fungi for certain pests or does fungi make the whole plant stronger, thus resisting pests better?

Great pics on the "fall into spring" thread also Sam!

Hey LL all of those are real.

1) Jeff was interested by the fungus that strangled the root eating nematodes. That caused him to research more and write a book.

2)Also there are other fungi that can target certain insects. Also fungi that can control disease fungi.

3). Fungi work in symbiotic relationship with the roots and build a wall to keep out disease causing microbes. Called "Trumpmycilium". No just Kidding they are ectomychoriza

4) The fungi give the plants all the proper nutrition in the right amount making the plant healthy. All the trees in a Grove exchange nutrients including different types of plants.

It's the original internet.

LOL on the ectomychorizza!