I'm a big fan of BioAG's VAM. I'd lost my bag of it recently and only found it on the most recent batch of cuttings. The rooting following the VAM application was incredible.

[Seaf0ur]

If you search a scientific database you can find examples that demonstrate where Trichoderma will use the actual mycorrhizae, IE: glomus intraradices and glomus mossae as a food source.

Putting Trichoderma and Mycorrhiza into the same bag is like putting snakes and baby bunnies in the same cage.

Yes, Trichoderma have shown small beneficial effects on plant growth and health.... but not nearly to the extent of glomus intraradices and glomus mossae...

Interactions between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial inoculants (Azospirillum, Pseudomonas, Trichoderma) and their effects on microbial population and enzyme activities in the rhizosphere of maize plants

[Seaf0ur]

The EndoMaxima looks good, its only glomus intraradices.... but at their 1,450,000 spores per pound... that would equal 3196.7 viable spores per gram....

I could also recommend RTi Mykos Mycorrhizal Inoculant

[Microbeman]

Originally Posted by CBDhunter

Sorry I meant EndoMaxima
EndoMaxima is a concentrate of spores representing a generalist Glomus species that is global and which will always work with*plants*that can associate with an Endo (VAM) type mycorrhizae. Guaranteed to contain at minimum 1,450,000 viable spores of*Glomus intradices*per pound! Every attempt is made to screen EndoMaxima of all root tissues, dead fungal tissues, soil, and other impurities, all of which can contribute to loss of spore viability

This product from Soil Secrets has the same spore count and same species, as the Premier Tech product and has admitted that 'on occasion' they purchase their supply of Glomus Intraradices from Premier, 'when they run out'.

How long have I been writing about this on this forum guys? 2008?

[HUGE]

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[paperchaser825]

Umm, can one of the you Neil Degrasse Tyson mofos translate for me? You guys sayin the VAM is the way to go? Even for hydro? How does this compare to ACT (tea). Sorry if that was in the thread somewhere. I honestly couldn't decipher this one....

[Seaf0ur]

ACT and myco are different animals (literally lol)

I say look for glomus intraradices and no trichoderma

MM's talking about PRO-MIX PUR Powder I believe... I cannot seem to get MYKE in the states anymore... their sales rep said he's sending me samples of some new stuff... i guess it hits shelves next week...

[Microbeman]

Originally Posted by paperchaser825

Umm, can one of the you Neil Degrasse Tyson mofos translate for me? You guys sayin the VAM is the way to go? Even for hydro? How does this compare to ACT (tea). Sorry if that was in the thread somewhere. I honestly couldn't decipher this one....

I believe the bioag product is good. All I can personally attest to is Premier PS3, which must be purchased in one pound+ packages. There are some other sources and as C4 mentioned, it is most practical to purchase a product with Glomus Intraradices only at a high spore count; eg. 100+ spores per gram. I use it at 250 s/g but I mix my own.

Alternatively you can use Trichoderma which is the highest active ingredient in most mycorrhizal fungi mixes (like the AN one). Trichoderma is not 'officially' simbiotic with roots but provides tremendous benefit. This benefit accounts for the great testimonials for many mycorrhizal mixes.

To get a high spore count of Trichoderma;
https://media.wix.com/ugd/2affcb_4397...6d9560fd76.pdf

https://www.shop.growninmyownbackyard...m1plqscsfapp05

https://www.growninmyownbackyard.com/...BEL_071813.pdf

[MJtheIndicator]

"In reality if you are serious about getting endomycorrhizal fungi to colonize the roots of your plants you should know that, according to current science of which I am aware, there are only two known endomycorrhizal fungi species which colonize the roots of cannabis/hemp."

Would it be too much to ask one cite the scientific sources of said current science?

Originally Posted by MJtheIndicator

"In reality if you are serious about getting endomycorrhizal fungi to colonize the roots of your plants you should know that, according to current science of which I am aware, there are only two known endomycorrhizal fungi species which colonize the roots of cannabis/hemp."

Would it be too much to ask one cite the scientific sources of said current science?

I don't have time to find said sources but I can vouch for the information being accurate, with the 2 known species being glomus intraradices and glomus mossae.