2018-2019 Horticultural Catalog

Mycorrhizal Applications is a leader in the research and development
of mycorrhizal inoculum for commercial use. As the world’s leading
manufacturer and supplier of mycorrhizal inoculants, MA researches,
produces, and markets mycorrhizal fungi which accelerate plant
performance by greatly increasing the effective surface absorbing area
of roots, producing a healthier root system and more resilient plants.
These specialized fungi colonize plant roots to create a symbiotic root-and-mycelial
network within the surrounding soils, increasing efficiency in nutrient and water
absorption to optimize plant growth and vigor. MA’s MycoApply® line of professional
mycorrhizal inoculants is utilized by landscapers, farmers, nurseries, restoration &
erosion control specialists, greenhouses, soil media manufacturers, and professional
horticulturalists to maximize plant success and improve return on investment.
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What Are Mycorrhizae?
“Myco” – “rhiza” literally means “fungus” –
“root” and describes the mutually beneficial
relationship between the plant and root
fungus. These specialized fungi colonize plant
roots and extend far into the soil. Mycorrhizal
fungal filaments in the soil are truly
extensions of root systems and are more
effective in nutrient and water absorption
than the roots themselves. Approximately
95% of plant species have co-evolved with
mycorrhizal fungi, and rely upon these
beneficial symbiotic organisms to thrive.
Two Main Types of Mycorrhizae?
There are two main groups of mycorrhizae
- Ectomycorrhizae and Endomycorrhizae.
Both groups are specific in what plant types
they will work with. Ectomycorrhizae forms
relationships with birch, oak, spruce, pine
and fur, and are an important input for tree
nurseries and landscapers. Endomycorrhizae
form associations with roughly 85%of
all plants in the world and nearly every
greenhouse plant. Thus, gaining the most
interest to greenhouse and nursery growers
and the everyday gardener.
Greenhouse
• Plant quality, performance, and resilience can dramatically improve for every plant grown in your
greenhouse with the correct MycoApply® mycorrhizae and the proper application method
• Fertilizer inputs can be reduced by 30-50%, while enjoying accelerated plant growth, improved
uniformity, grade-out, drought tolerance, shelf life, and ultimately sell-through
• Maximize customer satisfaction by “paying it forward” by inoculating plants early in their life-cycle,
providing the benefits down-stream to the final grower, the retailer, and the home gardener or landscaper
Picture on the right: These two Coreopsis were propagated in identical conditions, greenhouse grown,
and then subjected to the effects of drought stress. The plant on the left was inoculated with MycoApply ®
at plug stage, and the plant on the right was not. Treated plants resisted wilt for 24-48 hours longer.
Nursery
• Maximize the quality, performance, and resilience of every plant grown in your nursery by utilizing the
correct MycoApply® mycorrhizae and the proper application method
• The nutrient efficiency facilitated by beneficial mycorrhizal fungi can reduce fertilizer and labor costs,
lowering nursery production costs and improving profits
• Retail sell-through can increase due to improved plant quality and shelf life, and will result in an increase
in customer gardening success and satisfaction
Picture on the right: These two crabapple (Malus) root systems are from trees of the same age, raised in identical
conditions. The tree on the right was inoculated with MycoApply® mycorrhizae, the tree on the left was not.
Landscaping
• Applying MycoApply® mycorrhizal inoculant in landscape installations and/or maintenance projects
reintroduces the beneficial soil ecosystem that plants rely upon for sustainable survival
• Inoculating with mycorrhizae at transplanting/outplanting can accelerate rooting and transplant
success, while minimizing transplant shock and plant mortality
• Mycorrhizal inoculation acts like insurance for plants, allowing trees, shrubs, grasses, and ornamental plants to
absorb and utilize more soil nutrients and water and become more resilient to stressors like heat and drought
Picture on the right: Inoculation with MycoApply® mycorrhizae results in much quicker and more
successful establishment. This landscape was established and mature within two months of planting.
Why Are They Important?
Mycorrhizal fungi increase the surface
absorbing area of roots as much as 50 times,
thereby greatly improving the ability of the
plant to access soil resources. Mycorrhizal
fungi increase nutrient uptake not only by
increasing the surface absorbing area of the
roots, but also by releasing powerful enzymes
into the soil that dissolve hard-to-capture
nutrients. This extraction process is particularly
important in plant nutrition and explains why
non-mycorrhizal plants require high levels of
fertilization to maintain their health.
Arborist
• Beneficial MycoApply® mycorrhizal fungi provide arbor care professionals with an age-old tool to
improve tree health and quality, while reducing the need for expensive and impactful inputs
• Mycorrhizal inoculation acts like insurance for trees, allowing trees to absorb and utilize more soil
nutrients and water and become more resilient to stressors like heat and drought
• By incorporating mycorrhizal inoculants into tree care, professionals can reduce input costs, improve
plant and tree health, and ultimately increase tree care success and customer satisfaction
Picture on the right: The Maples on the left side of this photo have been treated annually by injecting
MycoAppply® mycorrhizal inoculum. The Maples on the right have never been treated.
Turf
• Mycorrhizal inoculations increase grasses’ effective rooting and absorptive surface area by as much as
50 times, and accelerate the rooting process
• MycoApply® inoculants can be applied to seed, incorporated in growing media, broadcast prior to sod
installation, broadcast during aeration, or watered or drenched into existing turf
• Turf grasses inoculated with mycorrhizae can require less input and deliver increased customer success
and satisfaction
Picture on the right: The bermuda grass comparison to the right demonstrates the benefit of mycorrhizae for
grasses’ root systems. The grass on the left was inoculated with MycoApply®, and the grass on the right was not.
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