I once read that a pea-sized clump of soil can contain a billion bacteria. As a gardener, I want to do whatever I can to keep this unseen world of organisms happy. When there are a lot of them and they're doing their thing down in the soil, they keep my garden free of disease and pests, and give my plants exactly what they need to be lush, beautiful and abundant. RootShield contains beneficial fungi that help plants form a defensive barrier against harmful soil diseases that cause damping off, root rot, wilt and blights. Why Fungi and Bacteria are so Important Fungi help decompose organic matter and feed on insects and other soil organisms.
Some fungi form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, called mycorrhizae.
Many kinds of plants require mycorrhizae in order to absorb the nutrients they need for healthy growth. These relationships between fungi and plant roots have developed over millions of years. There are hundreds of different kinds of mycorrhizae, each specially adapted to a certain type of plant. A rich diversity of microbes ensures the right ones are there to get the job done. Bacteria are single-celled organisms.