Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...

Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants.

For this work, Brajesh and Manuel are funded by Australian Research Council Project (DP1310484) and Fernando is funded by the European Research Council under the European Community’s Seventh Framework ...