Technical approach
A pragmatic method, grounded in soil biology and advanced molecular biology methods data, to make greens more stable and reduce disease pressure over time.
The challenge: unstable soil ecosystems
On intensively managed greens, the microbiome may lose diversity and resilience. This can translate into lower buffering capacity, slower recovery after stress, and more frequent vulnerability windows (wet winters, heat waves, nutrition peaks).
- Lower diversity often means fewer useful functions (thatch breakdown, competition, induced defenses).
- Opportunistic pathogens can exploit “free niches” when the ecosystem is weakened.
Step 1 — Advanced molecular biology methods diagnostics (bacteria + fungi)
We analyze soil DNA to obtain an objective snapshot of microbial communities: bacteria (bacterial markers) and fungi (fungal markers).
The goal is not “pretty charts”, but operational levers (diversity, dominant groups, imbalance signals).
- Outcome: a measurable baseline.
- Comparable over time (seasonal follow-up) and across greens.
Step 2 — Greenkeeper-friendly interpretation
Raw data are translated into operational recommendations: risks, targets, priorities.
We connect microbiology with the field: irrigation, thatch, aeration, sand, nutrition, abiotic stress, product history.
- Clear synthesis: 3–5 priority actions.
- Trackable indicators: diversity, functional balance, opportunist signals.
Step 3 — Microbial re‑inoculation (when relevant)
We reintroduce beneficial microorganisms selected for principal functions (competition, colonization, enzymes, targeted antagonism).
In many cases, we sequence applications (often bacteria first, then fungi) to limit antagonism between inoculants and improve establishment.
- Programs adapted to season, budget and disease pressure.
- Compatibility: we build around existing practices, not against them.
Step 4 — Follow-up & continuous improvement
A microbiome changes with weather, stress and practices. Monitoring reduces “gut-feel” decisions.
We re-measure at chosen intervals to validate establishment and adjust the program.
- Typical recommendation: a control point at 3–6 months for high-risk greens.
- Goal: stability and trajectory, not instant perfection.