Skip to Main Content
AB BC MB NB ON PE QC SK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY NS

Personalize your experience

Create an enhanced site experience specific to your needs by providing your region and crop.

To begin, select on the map where your farm is located.

You're located in the

Select your desired crop

    Enjoy an enhanced site experience tailored to growing in the

    Scroll Select
    Go back to where you left off

    The Beneficial Bacteria Below Ground

    JUMP TO:

    Nutrient Cycling

    Soil Structure and Health

    Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria

    JUMP TO:

    Right under your feet is a living ecosystem that is tiny in size but huge in importance. When it comes to bacteria, many are often quick to assume they have a negative impact on health. In reality, there are good species of bacteria that contribute to plant and soil health.

     

    With advancements in science, researchers at Mosaic are beginning to map the genomes of these bacteria to better understand their characteristics and behaviors. But there is a long way to go. Right now, more than 98% of bacteria species remain unmapped — which also indicates how much more there is to know about the role of bacteria in plant health. So, why is beneficial bacteria essential for plant health?

    Nutrient Cycling

    • Beneficial bacteria help in the decomposition of organic matter, releasing essential nutrients that plants require for growth. Complex organic compounds break down into simpler forms that plants can easily absorb, improving nutrient availability. For example, researchers at Mosaic know that rhizobacteria feed off the exudates from the plant roots to grow and colonize. As they grow, they digest the nutrients in the soil, breaking them down into forms more accessible to plants.

    Soil Structure and Health

    • Beneficial bacteria contribute to soil aggregation, forming stable soil structure and improving water infiltration. They enhance soil fertility by releasing enzymes that break down organic matter and increase nutrient availability. The presence of these bacteria helps maintain a balanced and healthy soil ecosystem, supporting long-term agriculture sustainability.

    Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria

    • Bacteria form symbiotic relationships with plants. These bacteria provide plants with growth-promoting substances to enhance root development and nutrient uptake.

     

     

    Beneficial bacteria in the soil are crucial for agriculture production by contributing to nutrient cycling, soil health and plant growth. By harnessing the power of these microscopic allies, growers can improve crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Mosaic’s biological technologies use bacteria carefully selected for these characteristics to provide a consistent, predictable benefit to growers.