Month: January 2015

Nutrient-Deficiencies and Applying Pesti­cides

Chemical-based conventional fann­ing methods are not unlike symptomatic therapy. Examples of this are applying fertilizers when crops shows symptoms of nutrient-deficiencies, and applying pesti­cides whenever crops are attacked by in­sects and diseases. In efforts to control the soil microflora some scientists feel that the introduction of beneficial micro­ organisms should follow a symptomatic approach. However, […]

Microorganisms and Plant Pathogens

It is noteworthy that most of the microorganisms encountered in any par­ticular soil are harmless to plants with only a relatively few that function as plant pathogens or potential pathogens. Harmful microorganisms become dominant if conditions develop that are favor­able to their growth, activity and reproduction.   Under such conditions,   soil­ borne pathogens (e.g., fungal pathogens) […]