Plant Defense Mechanisms Part 2: How Soil Microbes Defend Plants from Insect Pests

Reduced insect pest populations found on long-term organic farms have mostly been attributed to increased biodiversity and abundance of beneficial predators. However, the role of plant resistance has largely been ignored. Professor Amélie Gaudin will share an example of organic management promoting pest control through greater plant resistance to insects across organic farms in Yolo county and the important role of soil health and the soil microbiome in mediating these effects.
A written summary of the presentation can be found here:
ucanr.edu/sites/SFA/files/346...

[@craighartsough3964]

Excellent research.

[@floridanaturalfarming3367]

Thank you for adding your data to the new agriculture enlightenment that cannot be denied anymore. 🐸💩

[@shanl9583]

this is amazing that this is an expert. NON of this information is new, i have cannabis plants that are damn near immune to pest and they are all organic.

[@soilentgreenhomestead3933]

It’s sad to see hard data provided and still face conventional farmers arrogance. At this point, you’re being complicit in killing the planet.