Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 02 | Healthy Plants 101

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Thomas Dykstra and Glen Rabenberg break down what it truly means for a plant to be healthy. They explore the role of photosynthesis, the significance of BRIX levels, and how simplifying plant health can lead to stronger, disease-resistant crops. #regenerativeagriculture

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0:00 Introduction
0:18 Healthy Plants & Common Misconceptions
2:30 Testing Plant Health & Physiological Measures
4:50 Understanding Photosynthesis
8:30 Sugar Production in Plants
12:00 BRIX Levels and Plant Health
15:00 Relationship Between Leaf and Fruit BRIX
18:00 Disease Resistance & BRIX Levels
32:42 Upcoming Topics & Closing Remarks