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Mycorrhizae: What’s All the Hubbub?

Customers have inquired about using mycorrhizae in Sun Gro mixes. Many are not familiar with mycorrhizae, and the confusing, misleading information in the industry about these beneficial organisms does not help with awareness. This article is intended to answer questions and provide a factual explanation of mycorrhizae―what these organisms are and how they benefit plants and production.
–Michelle Miller, Rick Vetanovetz
Read More in The Sun Gro’er Issue 5/2 (2010)
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Controlling Greenhouse UFP’s (Unidentified Flying Pests)

Small black flies on sticky pad
Image by UCONN IPM

Almost all greenhouse growers find themselves battling little black flying insects in their greenhouses at some point in their careers. Small black flying gnats can be shore flies (Ephydridae family) or fungus gnats (Sciaridae or Mycetophilidae families).
The shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses or nurseries where algae is growing on the soil surface or floor. They feed on algae and although they are a nuisance, they pose no threat to plants. Their larvae look like maggots and are wedge shaped. The adults look more like the common housefly flies with short bodies and small antennae. Continue reading “Controlling Greenhouse UFP’s (Unidentified Flying Pests)”