Changes in network of eukaryotic SVs (center) and proportion of SVs that constitute the network (right) due to the shift in cultivation from corn to cabbage (left, top to bottom) The research team led ...

Lynette Abbott examines how the rhizosphere, a narrow collar of soil clinging to plant roots, is emerging as a key player in ...

Soil is often overlooked in climate conversations, but it might just be our greatest ally in the fight against rising carbon ...

City parks and gardens support a rich and diverse community of soil organisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and invertebrates, which often go unnoticed compared with eye-catching plants and ...

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In a previous article, I talked about the organic matter that is part of what makes up the soil in our gardens. Understanding what this organic matter is helps the gardener grow healthier, more ...

Though it might seem inanimate, the soil under our feet is very much alive. It's filled with countless microorganisms actively breaking down organic matter, like fallen leaves and plants, and ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 7, 2021) Soil health is one of the linchpins on which the food production that sustains human life — as well as biodiversity, pollinator health, and carbon sequestration — ...

John Quinton receives research funding from the Natural Environment Research Council, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and the European Commission A recent study has found that ...

If we’re ever to establish a permanent base on Mars — and survive there — we’ll need to learn how to farm on the Red Planet before we make solid plans to relocate. To that end, scientists have already ...

Think back to the last concert you went to. Now replace the music that rang through the venue with an erratic series of pops, muffled staccatos, distorted taps, and sudden clicks. Not one sound is ...