Aug 06, 2018
Organic orchard management improves soil quality

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A new study in the journal Pedosphere has found that organic management improves soil health.  Researchers compared soil health in three...

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Mar 09, 2016
Organic orchards support more beneficial fungi than conventional orchards

A type of fungi known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi is commonly associated with providing fruit trees with such benefits as increased water and mineral uptake. A recent study published in...

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Jun 29, 2015
Organic farming increases soil health and plant nutrients

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A new study published in Organic Agriculture has found that peach and apple orchards grown under organic management have healthier soils, and plant...

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