In 2016, nearly 200 world leaders pledged to do everything possible to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Since ...

A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...

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 ...

One of the best ways to do this is by adding natural ingredients that provide nutrients, such as compost, which is rich in decomposed organic materials. Compost boosts organic matter, feeding ...

Increasing the amount of soil organic matter has many benefits relating to reducing stormwater and nutrient runoff.

Bacteria from the carcass and surrounding environment, such as soil bacteria, are essential for the decomposition of animal remains into organic matter and nutrients. It has been difficult to ...

Healthy soil is a mixture of minerals, decomposing organic matter, air and water that is teeming with organisms - visible and microscopic living creatures. Soil organisms circulate nutrients ...

Soil incubation experiments revealed a comprehensive increase in CO2 release by drying-rewetting cycles (DWCs) among Japanese forests and pastureland soils, suggesting a significant contribution of ...