Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 17 | The Chemistry Behind Healthy Plants: BRIX, Metabolites & C.H.O.N. скачать в хорошем качестве

Soil Solutions Series | Ep. 17 | The Chemistry Behind Healthy Plants: BRIX, Metabolites & C.H.O.N.

Glen Rabenberg and Dr. Tom Dykstra discuss the chemistry behind healthy, nutrient-dense plants. They explore how carbon, hydrogen and oxygen - the same elements found in sugar - form the foundation of plant structure and function. When nitrogen is added, those simple sugars become amino acids - opening the door to a wide array of plant responses. These include primary plant metabolites that drive growth and secondary plant metabolites that influence flavor, aroma, color and pest resistance. BRIX isn’t just a measure of sweetness - it's a window into your crop’s metabolic status and potential. This conversation is packed with insights on plant biochemistry, nutrient cycling and how to optimize soil health for resilient, high-performing crops. Whether you’re a grower, agronomist or soil health advocate, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what your BRIX meter is really telling you. #planthealth #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #sustainablefarming #agriculture Glen’s Tools (penetrometer, EC Meter, BRIX Refractometer): https://www.soilworksllc.com/home-too... Purchase GSR Dormant Calcium (for the soil) and GSR Growing Calcium (for the plant) at https://shop.soilworksllc.com For more information and resources, visit https://www.soilworksllc.com or call us at 605.260.0784. For more information on Dr. Dykstra, visit https://www.dykstralabs.com 00:00 Intro 00:30 Primary Metabolites and BRIX Basics 03:12 CHON and BRIX in Context 04:50 Citrus Tree BRIX Case Study 06:55 Amino Acids and the Role of CHON 08:10 Secondary Metabolites 13:45 Closing Remarks