Fungal inoculant for maize boosts yield

It is well-known that legume crops such as peas and beans benefit from the use of an appropriate inoculant, and now experts suggest it could be the same for maize crops

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Fungal inoculant for maize boosts yield

Trials with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in maize have shown its potential to raise yields by as much as 12%, according to seed biostimulant specialist Legume Technology. Applied to soil before...

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