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Microbial Strategies for Healthier, Stronger Plants (Garden Talk #196)
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Dr. Colin Bell
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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In this episode, I interview Dr. Colin Bell from Mammoth Microbes, who dives into microbial strategies that can lead to healthier, stronger plants. He explains how microbes influence plant morphology, flowering timing, and even secondary metabolite production. The conversation covers introduced vs. native microbes, compost teas, and the role of endophytic and seed-borne bacteria. He also shares practical strategies for building microbial diversity and using tools like Trichoderma to combat common issues such as Fusarium.