Microplastics are silently sabotaging the planet’s greenery, curbing photosynthesis, and threatening food security.

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term ...

Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tons of microplastics, our research has revealed. These ...

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...

Since physical and chemical erosion yield comparable carbon fluxes, studying both together is essential to avoid biases in erosion-driven carbon flux estimates.

Microplastics are floating in the air around us, surging through rivers and streams and burrowing deep into soils. And now, a ...

Unhealthy soil induces poor plant performance and growth. Marin County gardeners must frequently amend their soil with mulch ...

On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...

Farmers are always looking for smarter ways to boost crop health, and one of the industry's latest game-changers is polymer-coated, controlled-release fertilizers (PC-CRFs). These high-tech soil ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil ...

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're ...