Researchers at Umeå University have shown that two soil bacteria can work together to influence potato development. The ...

Soil carbon is an important component of the terrestrial carbon cycle and could be augmented through improved soil management to mitigate climate change. However, data gaps for numerous regions and a ...

Human activities and resource demands are significantly degrading global land and water resources, resulting in a notable decline in soil productivity and, in certain instances, complete loss 1,2.

Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management. But, in the U.S., green roofs are typically planted ...

New research shows how agrivoltaic systems can reshape soil by altering moisture, temperature, and microbial activity, creating heterogeneous zones under and between panels. Proper design and ...

Most gardeners know the three-number code on a fertilizer bag. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium – the familiar N-P-K trio that ...

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday June 2 shows some improvement with 34% of the state out of any dry conditions.

Soils come in many different colors, described by hue, value, and chroma (Munsell color system). Using the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) online Web Soil Survey (WSS) to discover the ...

When gardening, many beginners find themselves confused about choosing the proper soil for their purposes. Compost, potting ...

We know that soil feeds plants, but do we know how it got there in the first place? Soil forms via the interaction of five factors: parent material, climate, living beings, a land’s topography, and a ...

Improving soil pH levels is essential for ensuring long-term agricultural productivity and national prosperity, he says.