Re: RES: [compost_tea] Re: pH for Fungi

From: <soilfoodweb_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:20:49 EST

Fungi produce organic acids which buffer pH between 5.5 and 7, at least in
the situations that we have tested. Thus, fungal growth result in a pH in
the range beneficial for perennial plant growth.

Low pH does not select for fungal growth, at least in general. Maybe for
certain specific species of fungi, but not for fungi in general.

Elaine
President, Soil Foodweb Inc.
www.soilfoodweb.com
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