Soil quality refers to how well soil can support plant growth, sustain ecosystems, and maintain environmental balance. It’s influenced by a combination of physical, chemical, and biological factors ...

The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) has deployed mobile soil laboratories to three municipalities in Tarlac to ...

Africa’s grasslands face increasing challenges from climate change, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the ...

A team of university researchers has launched a planned 10-year project to examine pollution from Los Angeles' recent wildfires and study its long-term impacts on health. The researchers ...

Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the regulation of greenhouse gases.

Recent research looked at the prevalence of E. coli and other pathogens on organically grown vegetables. The research team was concerned with poultry ...

The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is a cross-disciplinary research and extension hub focused on integrative soil health, offering comprehensive testing services to address ...

Potted plants require careful monitoring since their soil volume is limited. Regular pH testing is recommended to maintain an optimal range, adjusting the treatment based on the plant’s health and ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

The health of soils is dependent on the mix of living organisms they contain, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, insects, worms, other invertebrates and vertebrates. This variety of organisms ...