Dynomyco Mycorrhizae Granules Questions & Answers
Q: What types of mycorrhizal fungi are in DYNOMYCO?
A: DYNOMYCO is the product of thirty years of Israeli research. The species and strains that make up its active ingredients were carefully screened specifically for flower. Glomus intraradices and Glomus mosseae, the active ingredients in DYNOMYCO mycorrhizal inoculants, are naturally-occurring arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) that have been identified and well-researched as powerful and effective plant symbionts that enhance nutrient uptake and water absorption and protect plants against various types of stress. DYNOMYCO® contains an especially vigorous strain of Glomus intraradices that was originally isolated from the harsh conditions of the Israeli Negev desert, along with additional strains of Glomus intraradices and Glomus mosseae from other territories, to ensure quick acclimation to other soil and media types and climates.
Q: Does DYNOMYCO contain genetically-modified organisms (GMO)?
A: No! DYNOMYCO contains only naturally-occurring (non-GMO) fungi. Based on over 400 million years of evolution, natural mycorrhizal fungi are already well-adapted to help 90% of all plant species, without the need for any genetic modification. We’ve selected and screened the strains of fungi we use to optimize cultivation without any need of modifying or altering them. DYNOMYCO® is as natural as it gets and is Clean Green Certified!
Q: Why choose DYNOMYCO over other mycorrhizae products?
A: Not all mycorrhizal inoculants are created equally! Our unique production process results in a premium mycorrhizal inoculant, which truly stands out among the competition:
- • DYNOMYCO mycorrhizal inoculants are highly-concentrated. When it comes to mycorrhizae, the cost/benefit of an inoculant is mostly dependent upon product concentration. DYNOMYCO® products contain 900 viable propagules per gram of Glomus intraradices and Glomus mosseae, two endomycorrhizal fungi proven to have a symbiotic relationships with the plants (see question, What types of mycorrhizal fungi are in DYNOMYCO).
- • DYNOMYCO contains vigorous strains of endomycorrhiza, sourced from the harsh Israeli desert. These fungal strains have evolved to be true survivors, able to adapt and thrive in the most difficult conditions (high salinity, pH levels, droughts, etc.).
- • DYNOMYCO does not contain any ectomycorrhizal fungi, which do not associate with plants at all! (see question, “What is the difference between endomycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizae”).
- • DYNOMYCO contains only naturally-occurring fungi (non-GMO).
- DYNOMYCO is based on whole inoculum, i.e. it contains spores, hyphae and root fragments, which support quick plant colonization. These propagules are grown in-vivo (on living plants) to best resemble natural conditions, thus they are more resilient and more tolerant compared to sterile, lab produced spores.
- • DYNOMYCO is produced in-house and not outsourced like many other products on the market. DYNOMYCO® is the result of 30 years of Israeli research, and hundreds of field trials worldwide. We’ve worked with medical growers in Israel and both medical and recreational growers in the USA to best understand the plant-fungal interaction and to screen which species and strains work best and are most effective.
Q: What is the difference between endomycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizae?
A: Endomycorrhizal fungi, otherwise known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), physically penetrate the cortical cells of plant roots, thus directly availing the plant with nutrients. Ectomycorrhizal fungi typically do not penetrate the plant root, but rather wrap around the root tips. Endomycorrhizae occur in 90% of all vascular plant species and are especially relevant in the initial stages of plant growth. Ectomycorrhizae are only relevant for 10% of vascular plants, mostly trees and woody plants such as birch, eucalyptus, oak, pine and other hardwood trees and contribute to later plant growth stages in those plants. Ectomycorrhizal fungi do not form symbiotic relationships with the plant at all, and adding it to your growing operation will not help your plants absorb more nutrients or water!
Q: If there are already natural mycorrhizal fungi in the soil, why inoculate?
A: It is difficult to know specifics regarding natural mycorrhizal fungi already in the soil without specialized testing which describes the species, amounts and ratios, as well as how far away the most beneficial mycorrhizal fungi are from the roots of your plants. These uncertainties may delay the formation of mycorrhizae with the plant roots and cause your plants to miss critical benefits during this time. In addition, there is no guarantee that the mycorrhizal fungi in your native soil have symbiotic relationships with the plant. The fungi in DYNOMYCO have proven symbiotic relationships with flower and are the best way to guarantee inoculation.
Q: What is the shelf life of DYNOMYCO?
A: DYNOMYCO has a two year shelf life at the concentrations stated on the label. After two years degradation of the fungi may occur. Each product has a “best if used by” date on the packaging.
