Desert microbes drive soil carbon sinks in arid regions, study reveals

In a new study published in New Phytologist on Nov. 23, Prof. Zeng Fanjiang's team from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and ...
Knowridge Science Report

Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side

Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the ...
ucdavis.edu

Viruses Dynamic and Changing After Dry Soils are Watered

Seasonal rain on California grasslands kicks off a rapid expansion and turnover of viruses in the soil, according to a new study by UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore National Lab. These viruses may ...

Microbial life-history strategy regulates soil organic carbon accumulation in hyper-arid regions

In a new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment on Nov. 5, Prof. Zeng Fanjiang's team from the Xinjiang ...
Science Daily

Rising temperatures lead to unexpectedly rapid carbon release from soils

How sensitively does organic carbon stored in soils react to changes in temperature and humidity? Globally, soils store more than twice as much carbon as the atmosphere. Therefore, carbon uptake and ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Local nonprofit offering assistance for statewide Healthy Soils Program

The Encinitas-based Solana Center held a webinar on Jan. 16 to discuss the details of a statewide Healthy Soils Program for farmers and other potential applicants in San Diego and surrounding counties ...