Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the largest carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems, playing a vital role in climate regulation ...

Healthy plants start with healthy soil, and one of the key elements of quality soil is organic matter. But what exactly is ...

SOILS and sediments often contain large quantities of hydrous ferric oxide which, according to X-ray analysis, cannot be accounted for by crystalline forms of iron oxide. This is surprising in ...

Aa Aa Aa Organic matter is a key component of soil that affects its physical, chemical, and biological properties, contributing greatly to its proper functioning on which human societies depend.

The soil pH can also influence plant growth by its effect on activity of beneficial microorganisms Bacteria that decompose soil organic matter are hindered in strong acid soils. This prevents organic ...

NRM, the largest agricultural soil testing facility in the UK, has released data that highlights land management’s significant impact on soil organic matter (SOM) levels. The data, taken from more ...

Soil fertility can be further improved by incorporating cover crops that add organic matter to the soil, which leads to improved soil structure and promotes a healthy, fertile soil; by using green ...

The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is ...

Ultimately, the goal is to return organic matter to the soil on site to realize local benefits. Lately, my favorite carbon conservation practice is to “leave the leaves,” which is simply ...

Soil is a living, diverse, and complex ecosystem that contains nutrients for plant growth. Dirt is a mix of sand, silt, and ...