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 Mycorrhizal Turf Grass: Better growth with less inputs
 

 Looking for faster, healthier growth? Look below the turf surface  
Mycorrhizae are the most researched aspect of soil biology. Studies have shown that grass species in the family Poaceae benefit greatly from mycorrhizal colonization in terms of growth and nutrient acquisition. Warm-season grasses such as bermuda with coarse root systems are particularly dependent upon Mycorrhizae for sustained growth. Cool-season, finer rooted bentgrass species also form abundant mycorrhizae and benefit from the relationship, especially in soils in which the phosphorus levels are moderate or low.

Recent studies from the Journal of Turfgrass Science indicate that creeping bentgrass inoculated with the mycorrhizal fungus Glomus intraradices tolerated drought conditions significantly longer than non-mycorrhizal turf. Mycorrhizal inoculated turf also recovered more quickly from wilting than non-mycorrhizal turf. Mycorrhizal turf maintained significantly higher (avg. 29% more) chlorophyll concentrations than non mycorrhizal turf during drought.  

 Only a fraction of synthetic fertilizers placed on U.S. soils are utilized by plants as intended. Much of these applied materials result in the movement of nutrients into groundwater, damaging the surrounding environment. Some is volatized into the air, contributing to acid rain, while much of it travels past the root zone of the target plants.

When to Use Mycorrhizae?

Turf areas are generally devoid of mycorrhizal populations following construction and site preparation. The inoculum can be incorporated during construction , by aerification, or "over the top" if soils are porous and enough water is available to leach mycorrhizal spores into the soil profile. This places the Mycorrhizae propagules in the rooting zone where they will be effectively utilized. A good time to apply the inoculum is when roots are most active such as spring and fall. Mycorrhizal fungi are not new, trendy, genetically modified organisms. These specialized fungi have been fundamental to the survival and growth of plants for 400 million years.

Mycorrhizae can help lower costs

Reduce turf stress

Improve rooting and fertilizer utilization

Enhance drought resistance