A three-decade study in southern China reveals that the physical arrangement of soil particles has a greater influence on the biochemical nature of stored carbon than the type of fertilizer applied. A ...
Forests constitute the largest carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems. As a vital component of forest ecosystems, forest soils are not only central to global ...
image: A soil scientist from RUDN University studied the effect of forest conversion on the properties of the soil: its acidity, carbon and nitrogen resources, bacterial composition, and the activity ...
Not all dirt is created equal, and knowing the difference can transform your garden’s success. From nutrient-rich topsoil to stable fill dirt and custom garden soil blends, each has a role. Choosing ...
Soil conditions determine how a foundation performs over time. The type of soil, its moisture content, and how it ...
When a rainstorm finally comes after long periods of drought, you celebrate that your plants' roots finally have moisture.
In part two of this feature on the future of wildlife, Dr Mike Peel, specialist researcher at the Agricultural Research ...