Episode
☠️NEW Killer Pathogens & Boosting Plant Defense, Featuring Brandon Rust
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- Nov 11, 2025
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- 1765
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Summary
(00:00) Intro & Brandon's Deadly Pathogen (06:28) Pathogen Symptons & Research Study on Alternaria (11:01) Biocontrols & Minerals to Fight Pathogens (20:20) How Trichoderma Kills Pathogens (24:41) Recap and Teasers Brandon Rust returns to the program for an episode about PATHOGENS! Often misdiagnosed, this subject is extremely important and knowing how to battle back bad biology could be the difference between a heavy and sticky harvest, and total crop loss. Brandon shares the story of his pathogenic Alternaria infection, and what his research found. He also gives tips on how to fight off pathogens, and shares some insight into why Trichoderma is so effective at killing off harmful biology. www.growcast.com/membership - Join the BEST Community in Cultivation www.rimrockanalytical.com - For all your sex testing, pathogen testing, & more - use code GROWCAST www.acinfinity.com - The BEST Grow Gear in the game, use code GROWCAST15