Here we show distinct differences in fine root dynamic among 12-year-old S. apetala, K. obovata monocultures, and their mixed stand using root coring, ingrowth core, and intact-core methods. Soil ...

Global mountain ecosystems have garnered significant attention due to their rich biodiversity and crucial ecological functions; however, there is a dearth of research on the variations in soil active ...

Maintaining your greens usually depends on how you prepare the soil mix for them to survive in. To save you much time on preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the best organic potting soil for plants ...

Healthy soil plays an important role in cattle health and production. Dr Jan Myburgh from the Department of Paraclinical ...

Soil organic matter (SOM) is made up of a variety of components, including microorganisms, earthworms, mucus, plant exudates, plant roots, and fecal matter ... Healthy soils play a critical role in ...

Prairie farmers have made extraordinary strides in improving soil quality. Two major reasons were the shift from using ...

Soil organic carbon (SOC) accounting and crediting primarily uses measure-and-model approaches, relying on predictive biogeochemical models informed by small field trials and limited direct ...

Direct soil carbon measurement improves carbon credit reliability Study shows accurate carbon storage measurement over large areas New tech tool helps farmers ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A research team found that this method results in higher ...

The reason is simple: plants do not themselves produce all the nutrition that a vegetable needs but rely instead on the soil. Extraordinary scientific work done in the last three decades has shown the ...