Biological soil crusts, often referred to as biocrusts, are complex communities of microorganisms, including cyanobacteria, algae, lichens, and mosses, that form a thin layer on the soil surface ...

In a nutshell NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected the first carefully selected Martian soil samples from Jezero Crater, ...

Biocrust, also called cryptobiotic soil, is a "community of tiny, dirt-dwelling organisms that form a distinct crust on the top of soil in arid landscapes," said Knowable Magazine. It covers ...

By Dave Nicolai and Seth Naeve, University of Minnesota With only 28 percent of corn acres planted prior to May 9 in Minnesota, growers face the difficult decision of when to begin planting ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Repotting your plants is one of those tasks that feels like a fresh start—not just for the plants but for you, too.