Real Science vs Bro Science: Ohhh some of you are NOT going to like this!

[WildBill]

Good question! It's beyond the current scope of my knowledge. Maybe someone can come up with some information on this.

Maybe an AFN member will find the answer from somewhere. The answer could be quite interesting!

 

[Serious Home Breeder]

If this bro science theory was correct, then it may suggest that when growing organically, a dark time would be necessary but when growing with salts, which largely ignores the plant/microbe symbiosis, 24 hrs of light may not be such an issue?

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

I remember seeing a podcast with some plant scientist that put forward that exact argument for having a night. The plants exude different stuff at night for the microbes. It has been a few years ago. I will see if I can find it.

 

[WildBill]

I remember seeing a podcast with some plant scientist that put forward that exact argument for having a night. The plants exude different stuff at night for the microbes. It has been a few years ago. I will see if I can find it.

It's in the back up my mind somewhere, but can't remember where I watched it.

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Got it:



Karuna Chourey, PhD
Director, Product Development

Dr. Karuna Chourey holds an MSc in Plant Physiology (1992) from University of Mumbai and PhD in Molecular Biology (2002) from University of Mumbai (Bhabha Atomic Research Center). Prior to joining Growcentia, Dr. Chourey worked as research scientist at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) for 15 years (2002-2017), investigating molecular mechanisms underlying stress and adaptation in microbes and plants. She developed novel protein extraction techniques to enable mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis of soil microbial consortia, providing information on microbial protein pathways required for successful bioremediation of soil or groundwater contaminated with heavy metals, radionuclides or chlorinated compounds. She also helped discover unique carbon and hydrogen biogeochemical cycles in extremophiles living in permafrost soils, cold methane seep sediments and deep subsurface rocks. Dr. Chourey was also part of an international, ORNL-led Plant Microbial Interfaces (PMI) project, investigating metabolic pathways influencing beneficial interactions between native Populus roots and the microbial consortia inhabiting its rhizosphere and endosphere. Dr. Chourey has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications.

She has the credits!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Here is some more real science about nutrition and insect control.

https://www.autoflower.org/threads/...-mites-with-proper-nutrient-managament.78938/

This guys voice puts me to sleep but the information is gold!

 

[Green Hornet]

Backwoods compost tea

 

[Serious Home Breeder]

Got it:



Karuna Chourey, PhD
Director, Product Development

Dr. Karuna Chourey holds an MSc in Plant Physiology (1992) from University of Mumbai and PhD in Molecular Biology (2002) from University of Mumbai (Bhabha Atomic Research Center). Prior to joining Growcentia, Dr. Chourey worked as research scientist at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) for 15 years (2002-2017), investigating molecular mechanisms underlying stress and adaptation in microbes and plants. She developed novel protein extraction techniques to enable mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis of soil microbial consortia, providing information on microbial protein pathways required for successful bioremediation of soil or groundwater contaminated with heavy metals, radionuclides or chlorinated compounds. She also helped discover unique carbon and hydrogen biogeochemical cycles in extremophiles living in permafrost soils, cold methane seep sediments and deep subsurface rocks. Dr. Chourey was also part of an international, ORNL-led Plant Microbial Interfaces (PMI) project, investigating metabolic pathways influencing beneficial interactions between native Populus roots and the microbial consortia inhabiting its rhizosphere and endosphere. Dr. Chourey has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications.

She has the credits!

She definitely has the credentials.

 

[bakEQuatorial]

This was what I watched plus some observation that made me switch to 20/4. She has the credentials but don't sound too confident with what she's saying. Also don't like the dude trying to make her say what he wants.

I would like to hear her expand on her thoughts, like how many hours of dark time is a good balance for our plants? Keeping in mind the attributes we are looking for?

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

This was what I watched plus some observation that made me switch to 20/4. She has the credentials but don't sound too confident with what she's saying. Also don't like the dude trying to make her say what he wants.

I would like to hear her expand on her thoughts, like how many hours of dark time is a good balance for our plants? Keeping in mind the attributes we are looking for?

I agree that she is a bit halting. I do not think the work has been done on autos yet? I cannot find any but you know that does not mean it is not out there. The work in the other podcast has been out only a couple of months. I cannot believe peeps are not jumping up and down over this information!