Embodiments described herein provide for multi-media structures 100 with growth enhancement additives for multiple stages of growth of an organism such as a plant, fungus or bacteria, including the production of individual media structures and multi-media structures 100 for multi-stage growth. Methods for the production of individual media structure and multi-media structures 100 with growth enhancement additives are provided. Methods for using multi-media structures 100 to grow an organism through multiple stages of growth such as root production, vegetative growth and flowering are also provided.

A gel plug comprised of a gel may be used for growth of plants. The gel may include two polysaccharide components, with a second of the two components providing increased rigidity Plants may be grown, including from seed, in the gel plug.

A gel plug comprised of a gel may be used for growth of plants. The gel may include two polysaccharide components, with a second of the two components providing increased rigidity Plants may be grown, including from seed, in the gel plug.

The present invention discloses an endophytic fungus FO-R20 and applications thereof, and belongs to the technical filed of microbial applications. The deposit number of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 is CCTCC M 2021505, and the scientific name thereof is Falciphora oryzae. The present invention provides a novel endophytic fungal strain in the genus Phialophora. Colonization of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 in the root tissues of rice can significantly improve the quality of rice seedlings and enhance the rice yields. The remarkable effect of symbiosis and interactions of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 on rice has huge value in the agricultural field by application and popularization thereof.

The present invention discloses an endophytic fungus FO-R20 and applications thereof, and belongs to the technical filed of microbial applications. The deposit number of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 is CCTCC M 2021505, and the scientific name thereof is Falciphora oryzae. The present invention provides a novel endophytic fungal strain in the genus Phialophora. Colonization of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 in the root tissues of rice can significantly improve the quality of rice seedlings and enhance the rice yields. The remarkable effect of symbiosis and interactions of the endophytic fungus FO-R20 on rice has huge value in the agricultural field by application and popularization thereof.

The most productive way to germinate a plant seed is to simulate the seeds natural germination environment, any and all germination devices attempt to do this in their own way yet all previous inventions have their own down falls. Shaman's Germinator solves all these problems in a simple and easy to use device while allowing the user to safely monitor the germination process and can be used with any growing medium.

The most productive way to germinate a plant seed is to simulate the seeds natural germination environment, any and all germination devices attempt to do this in their own way yet all previous inventions have their own down falls. Shaman's Germinator solves all these problems in a simple and easy to use device while allowing the user to safely monitor the germination process and can be used with any growing medium.

Embodiments include an artificial soil composition for supporting plant growth and related methods. The artificial soil composition may include a mixture including at least three of the following components: (a) an iron oxide-containing industrial byproduct; (b) a sulfur- containing industrial byproduct; (c) a sand component; (d) a clay component; (e) a water- soluble polymer component; (f) a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) source; and (g) an organic matter component. Embodiments further include a method of making an artificial soil composition, a method of growing plants in an artificial soil composition, and the like.

Embodiments include an artificial soil composition for supporting plant growth and related methods. The artificial soil composition may include a mixture including at least three of the following components: (a) an iron oxide-containing industrial byproduct; (b) a sulfur- containing industrial byproduct; (c) a sand component; (d) a clay component; (e) a water- soluble polymer component; (f) a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (NPK) source; and (g) an organic matter component. Embodiments further include a method of making an artificial soil composition, a method of growing plants in an artificial soil composition, and the like.

The present disclosure refers to a keratin-based substrate, comprising a keratin derivative and natural biopolymer, where the keratin derivative and natural biopolymer are crosslinked. The present disclosure also refers to a method of forming a keratin-based substrate, comprising (i) mixing a solution of keratin derivative with a solution of natural biopolymer; and (ii) drying the resulting solution of step (i) to obtain the keratin-based substrate. The present disclosure further relates to the use of the substrate as a plant growth medium or hydroponic support medium. In a preferred embodiment, a substrate comprising keratin intermediate filament protein and cellulose nanofibers is provided.