Why do we need lactic acid bacteria: they are useful for the garden - your plants will get stronger

27.12.2023 13:04

We quite often see articles on the Internet about the benefits of lactic acid bacteria for the body.

They participate in preventing the formation of pathogenic microflora, strengthen health and promote the synthesis of vitamins.

But not everyone knows about the importance of such bacteria for soil and plants.

Let's turn to the opinion of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

How lactic acid bacteria are beneficial for the body

They synthesize various active substances: vitamins, enzymes and organic acids, including lactic acid.

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Lactic acid is a natural preservative – it prevents pathogenic bacteria from causing rotting processes. This is one of the reasons why sauerkraut lasts so long.

Lactobacilli synthesize antimicrobial substances of a protein nature - each strain of microorganisms can create certain antibiotic substances.

It turns out that lactic acid bacteria can be used to improve the soil in the garden and protect plants from diseases.

Earlier we wrote about super-fertilizer for plums.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti