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Linderman, Robert |
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Submitted to: Oregon Tilth
Publication Type: Trade Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 4/4/2002 Publication Date: 4/15/2002 Citation: Linderman, R.G. 2002. Managing rhizosphere microbial communities to benefit production. Oregon Tilth. 13(2):1. Interpretive Summary: Oregon Tilth is an organization representing organic farming in Oregon. Organic farming embraces organic practices that avoid the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides, and relies on natural processes to produce crops. Our research on beneficial microorganisms in soil is logically of interest to their member readers. This brief article describes the essense of our research which is to learn how to manage the most beneficial microbial communities in soil in order to enhance plant production. Focus is on the role played by mycorrhizal fungi and associated rhizobacteria that normally live in and on plant roots and perform specific functions that enhance plant growth and health. Organic farmers can derive benefit from reading and applying these concepts in their crop management practices. Technical Abstract: Oregon Tilth is an organization representing organic farming in Oregon. Organic farming embraces organic practices that avoid the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides, and relies on natural processes to produce crops. Our research on beneficial microorganisms in soil is logically of interest to their member readers. This brief article describes the essense of our research which is to learn how to manage the most beneficial microbial communities in soil in order to enhance plant production. Focus is on the role played by mycorrhizal fungi and associated rhizobacteria that normally live in and on plant roots and perform specific functions that enhance plant growth and health. Organic farmers can derive benefit from reading and applying these concepts in their crop management practices. |
