Agricultural producers consistently search for ways to help cows produce more milk. Nature thwarts them, typically with extreme heat. Probiotics can help cows produce more milk and they do so naturally without side effects. So, how do probiotics help cows? Where can you get these helpful substances? Let’s find out in this blog from American […]
Plant Growth
How is Aspergillus Used in Fermentation?
Aspergillus oryzae (A. oryzae) is a filamentous fungus that has been important for over 2,000 years for the production of soy sauce, miso, shoyu, fermented black beans, bean curd seasoning, and vinegar, although modern production of soy sauce uses a closely related microorganism, Aspergillus sojae (A. sojae). A. oryzae also is used to release sugars from rice, sweet potatoes, and […]
Which are Limiting Nutrients for Plant Growth?
Plants need several types of nutrients to grow. These required elements and minerals are known as limiting nutrients. When one of these nutrients is lacking, it can limit the growth or development of the plant. By understanding the basics of nutrition for plants, growers can more easily identify which nutrients are in abundance or lacking […]