Rooting: Nature had thought of everything!

The most important stage in the success of a new planting is the rooting and loosening of the young plants.

At this important stage, the plant produces primary roots to search for water, while secondary roots develop to absorb nutrients, and on this point the microbiota soil (the collection of useful microorganism species) plays a key role in soil life.

Nature had thought of everything: the presence of life in the soil provided by fungi and bacteria promotes root growth in the soil.

These micro-organisms are attracted to the root exudates emitted by the plant (amino acids, organic acids, sugars, phenolic compounds and secondary metabolites) and, once they enter symbiosis with the plant, they bond with it, establishing a beneficial relationship.

The apical zone of the root is generally considered to be the major site of exudation, however, exudation of organic compounds has also been evidenced in portions of the root that are not actively growing.

1:Interaction of Bacillus spp. with root system 

The release of these substances is very energy-intensive for plants. It is estimated, in fact, that root exudates can account for 30 to 40% of the organic carbon produced by photosynthesis.

2: plant-microorganism interaction with microbial biofilm formation 

Nevertheless, exudates play a key role in the regulation of symbiosis processes and protection against pathogenic microorganisms.

MICRO-ORGANISMS: DEFEND OR INTERACT?

Depending on the nature of the microbial species to which the root systems are exposed, plants must defend themselves or interact with them.

Through their roots, plants can perceive in the soil the presence not only of microorganisms, but also of other plant organisms. This can result in the alteration of physiological and biochemical parameters depending on the organism inhabiting the rhizosphere.

The 90% of bacteria in the soil has a variable metabolism, which means that they can behave either as beneficial or as pathogenic or indifferent organisms depending on soil conditions. Weed control, synthetic chemical fertilisation and incorrect tillage can have a negative impact on the microbiome, reducing its biodiversity.

MICRO ACTIVE COMPLEX

The innovative formulation MICRO ACTIVE COMPLEX makes it possible to restore the microbial fertility of soils without introducing foreign microorganisms into the soil. This makes it possible to stabilise the ecosystem in a lasting way and increase the wellbeing and resilience of treated plants, while reducing production costs.