In recent years, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics have played a fundamental role in our life and health. They are present in a wide variety of foods, such as yogurt or cheese, kombucha, skin care products and various food supplements. Probiotics improve and strengthen immune defenses, digestion and skin barrier. But what they actually are?
Probiotics are preparations which contains microorganisms that are harmless to health, previously identified and clearly defined. These microorganisms are alive and in sufficient concentration to modify the natural microbiota of the host. They can settle into the new environment and bring health benefits.
On the other hand, prebiotics are preparations rich in carbon, amino acids, vitamins, etc., meant to serve as food for bacteria that are no longer part of the natural microbiota of the host. In other words, they work as “fuel” to feed those beneficial bacteria that are already present in our organism.
Postbiotics are preparations that include non-viable or inactivated organisms instead. They contain both the metabolites produced by these bacteria during their life cycle and the cellular remains left behind after their death. Their positive effects are comparable both to those of a prebiotic, due to their nutritional value, and to those of a probiotic, since they incorporate enzymes, antibiotics and natural hormones synthesized by the bacteria during their life cycle. In addition, they have the additional capacity of not excessively altering the microbiota, since they do not introduce an exogenous microorganism.
These products have not only proven their efficacy in human microbiota, but are also fully applicable to other living beings. Plants also harbor their own microbiota, distributed in different regions that interact with the outside world: the soil surrounding them, the area around the roots, the interior (phloem) and even in the aerial parts, such as the leaves.
Microorganisms are present everywhere, and plants, through chemical cues, choose those that give them benefits (symbiosis) to create a protective barrier between the plant and its external environment.
Under adverse environmental conditions, such as soils disturbed or lacking organic matter, water and nutrient shortages, and temperatures outside the optimal range for crop development, the plant natural microbial barrier is affected, increasing vulnerability to pests and phytopathogens. In addition, many of these beneficial microorganisms can solubilize inorganic phosphors, salts and minerals that would be inaccessible to the plant in their natural form. This can limit yield and productivity. Therefore, it is critical to maintain a healthy microbiota to nourish, protect and ensure maximum crop productivity.
At Herogra Especiales we have prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics available for all crops. We recommend:
The combined action of AMINOFULVAT+TOTEM is the most recommended to enjoy a full symbiotic effect, covering the 3 “Ps” (Prebiotic-Probiotic-Postbiotic).
On the other hand, we also recommend our Herovital Serie Oro as a prebiotic because of its high concentration of short-chain amino acids, which are perfect for meeting the nutritional needs of your crop and give extra nutrition to the latent microbiota of the soil.
Do not hesitate to ask about compatibilities for your crop. And remember to take care of your microbiota!
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