Soilytix GmbH, a leading innovator in soil microbiome analytics, announces a groundbreaking study recently published in Science of the Total Environment. The research, titled "Local Microbial ...

Every farmer and every allotment gardener knows that humus is good for plant growth. But why? Humus contains humic substances ...

Scaling soil health restoration requires economically viable solutions. Biofertilizers and biostimulants are emerging as ...

Abstract:** Chemical fertilizers are commonly used to promote plant growth, but their widespread application poses ...

Ohio State Extension educator Heather Neikirk explains how the ecosystems within healthy soil work to keep it healthy.

can disturb soil ecosystems and make it easier for resistance genes to transfer from soil bacteria and infect humans. Understanding these patterns can help scientists find ways to control the ...

As the New Year approaches, many gardeners are eager to refresh their green spaces with new projects and improvements. One of the most rewarding endeavors you can undertake is crafting your own ...

Soil with low organic matter and, in turn, low microbial presence, may not be optimal for sustaining plant health, which, in turn, can have implications for food production.

Organic gardening is a great way to grow healthy, sustainable plants while keeping harmful chemicals away. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just beginning, here are five essential organic ...

The topsoil layer extends anywhere from 2 to 12 inches below the surface. This is the most important soil layer for gardening. It’s where your plants’ roots grow, where plant nutrients are found, and ...

Dec. 12, 2024 — A team analyzed the amino acids that affect the formation of spores in a bacterium that causes food poisoning, Clostridium perfringens, and identified serine as an amino acid ...

The idea here is to plant a leguminous crop such as beans that enriches the soil with nitrogen, followed by a light-feeding ...