Field trials conducted at the University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with ...

Organic matter on top of the soil blocks the light from reaching weed seeds that are in and on the soil. Weed seeds need light to germinate. Organic matter is a coarse layer that traps water so that ...

This exponential population growth is accompanied by climate change, bringing challenges such as floods, droughts, pests, ...

Michigan State University research studying the long-term impact of agricultural practices on soil organic matter has reached ...

CEC is the ability of soil to hold and exchange cations (positively charged nutrients). Higher CEC means better nutrient retention (more fertile soil). Clay and humus increase CEC, making nutrients ...

Getting a handle on how and when to water can make all the difference when it comes to having a successful and fruitful ...

This study focused on exploring the distribution patterns, driving factors and microbial interaction patterns of methane-metabolizing microorganisms along the sedimentation gradient in the Yellow ...

Rock outcrops, long regarded as passive geological features, may play an active and crucial role in shaping soil function in ...

“Management zones can help us dial that in.” The bacteria that break down organic matter don’t work well in highly acidic soils. Organic matter can tie up important nutrients, including nitroge ...

How can technology help map the soil (better), and what role can soil scans and scanners play in this? What is possible?

How to decide whether potting mix, potting soil or garden soil will be the right choice for your gardening project.