Landscape fabric blocks nutrients. You can’t easily add compost, fertilizer, or other soil amendments when a sheet of ...

A global study has revealed that mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) serves as the most stable long-term reservoir of carbon across diverse ecosystems, providing new insights into how carbon ...

Future changes in fire frequency may shift ecosystem carbon storage by changing soil carbon pools and nitrogen limitations on plant growth, altering the carbon sink capacity of frequently burning ...

Chemical fertilizers, which replace three or four nutrients, are simply not enough to replace the complex system that is soil. They're "not a full health package," says Glover.

The UD Agroecology Lab works at the intersection of ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry and agronomy to research sustainable nutrient cycling. We investigate how diversified cropping systems, ...

Recycling biotechnology byproducts can enhance soil health while reducing carbon emissions and maintaining crop yields.

Mountain lions or pumas leave behind the carcasses of their prey, which break down to enhance soil quality and support plant growth, attracting more prey to these nutrient-rich areas in a ...

A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen from Arctic soil not only deprives plants of a vital ...

Soil fertility is the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. This can be enhanced through organic and inorganic fertilizers to the soil. Nuclear techniques provide data that ...

Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to ...