Soil Bacteria Prevail despite Drought Conditions
Real-world climate change experiment reveals surprising soil response
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Soils Forming on the Branches of Trees Are an Overlooked Forest Habitat
A study on ‘canopy soils’ shows they are important habitats and carbon stores that cannot easily be replaced
Can Soil Microbes Survive in a Changing Climate?
A new study examines the biology of the invisible world of soil microbes and how they might respond to global changes
New Method Has Promise for Accurate, Efficient Soil Carbon Estimates
Agroecosystem Sustainability Center researchers share the strategy and data publicly
Gene That Confers Seed Tolerance to Salinity Identified
Biotechnology could help farmers deal with inhospitable soils
A Novel Approach to Breaking Down PFAS
Exploring new ways to overcome the complex challenges of remediating "forever chemicals"
Soil Transplantation Boosts Nature Restoration
While the research has shown that soil transplants work to restore vegetation, the level of success can vary
Soil in Midwestern US Is Eroding 10 to 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms
Researchers precisely calculate the pre-agricultural rate of erosion with the help of exploding stars
Less Intensively Managed Grasslands Have Better Plant Diversity and Soil Health
An average of 50% more plant species and increased numbers of invertebrates in less managed British grazed grasslands
The Power of Compost—Making Waste a Climate Champion
A precision compost strategy could improve crop yield and help mitigate climate change