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Mark Tupman posted an update
When it comes to mycorrhizal fungi it seems that the on farm production of inoculant is the cheapest and best way to go about it.
rodaleinstitute.org
How to Innoculate Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Farm, Part 1 - Rodale Institute
Part I of Rodale Institute's presentation on how to innoculate and manage Arbuscular mycorrhizal [AM] fungi naturally present in soil.
Kate Tarrant2 Comments-
Great article Mark – any suggestions for alternatives to bahiagrass as a host plant?
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@Kate Tarrant yes, most grasses are pretty good mycorrhizal hosts – sorghum, oats etc… Other species like sunflowers are also good hosts.
If we want to culture a broad range of microbes, as well as mycorrhizal fungi, go for a more diverse mix. Multi species cover crops fit the bill well. While some species in such a mix, I.e. brassicas and buckwheat, don’t host mycorrhizal fungi, they won’t hinder the colonisation of other species that do.
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