Soil life
Bacteria, fungi, mycorrhizae, earthworms and the other organisms that live in the soil. We explain the function of each group, how they contribute to nutrient availability and the breakdown of organic matter, and which practices favour a biologically active soil.
18 ARTICLES
Microbiological communities on greens: boosting your turf
Learn about the role of bacteria and fungi on greens: they strengthen the soil and improve the playability of your turf.
Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 12 October 2016Read more »
Rhizobacteria
Rhizobacteria, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR), are bacteria that colonise the rhizosphere.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 10 October 2016Read more »
Humification
Humification of organic matter consists of the transformation of organic compounds into organic compounds without defined composition.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 7 October 2016Read more »
Lawn Fungi: Trichodermas
Trichoderma is a type of facultative anaerobic fungus. There are more than 30 species, all of which have beneficial effects on our lawns,Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 5 October 2016Read more »
Agronomic value of mycorrhizae
The agronomic value of mycorrhizae is enormous. The term mycorrhiza refers to the symbiotic association between the mycelium of a fungus and roots.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 3 October 2016Read more »
Edaphic Atmosphere
The soil atmosphere is the mixture of gases that occupy the soil macropores. It is like atmospheric air, but variable in its different percentages.Raúl Bragado Alcaraz · 23 June 2016Read more »