Don't Get Ripped Off: How to Choose Microbial Biostimulants

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Dr. Russell Sharp discusses how to select and utilize microbial biostimulants in hydroponics.

Dr. Russell Sharp explains how to choose and use microbial biostimulants for hydroponics, focusing on production/expiry dates, manufacturer credibility, and the trade-offs between liquid and powder formulations. He recommends trusted suppliers (Legume Technology, Omex/Biomex, Symbiom, Koppert's Trianum P), suggests starting with Bacillus blends and Trichoderma, and advises using seaweed extracts, humic acids and mild fertilizers to feed, not kill, microbes. https://eutrema.co.uk/shop/fertiliser/liquid-gold-unique-complete-fertiliser/ Ben Lugtenberg — Leiden University Jos M. Raaijmakers — Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) Corné M. J. Pieterse — Utrecht University Paola Bonfante — University of Turin Ian R. Sanders — University of Lausanne Toby Kiers — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Uta Paszkowski — University of Cambridge Marcel G. A. van der Heijden — Agroscope Jan Jansa — Agroscope Marc-André Selosse — Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle (Paris) Francis Martin — INRAE (France) Jonathan D. Leake — University of Sheffield David J. Read — University of Sheffield Katie J. Field — University of Sheffield David Johnson — University of Aberdeen Mark Brundrett — University of…

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Guest: Dr. Russell Sharp

Topics covered

• microbial biostimulants
• hydroponics
• fertilizers
• plant health
• agriculture

Keywords

• microbial biostimulants
• hydroponics
• fertilizers
• Bacillus blends
• Trichoderma
• seaweed extracts
• humic acids
• liquid formulations
• powder formulations

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Organizations: Legume Technology, Omex/Biomex, Symbiom, Koppert's Trianum P, Leiden University, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), Utrecht University, University of Turin, University of Lausanne, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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