Afforestation transforms degraded soils in semi-arid regions, increasing microbial necromass and enhancing soil carbon and nitrogen pools, thereby improving ecosystem health.

Soil is full of life, essential for nutrient cycling and carbon storage. To better understand how it functions, researchers conducted the first global study of bacteria and fungi in soil. Their ...

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With record temperatures this summer along with dry conditions, ongoing concerns about food security, wildlife habitats and biodiversity, having a healthy soil system is more vital and challenging ...