Abstract: Biological Soil Crusts (BSCs) are complex microbial consortia interacting with topsoil. These communities form crusts that significantly influence soil hydrology and erosion by altering soil ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

State Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Green Resource Recycling, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China ...

Raised beds offer a number of benefits. For one, the soil in them drains better. Just as importantly, raised beds make it physically easier to garden. However, growing plants in raised beds comes with ...

School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, ...

Lynette Abbott and Bede Mickan from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing soil health using biological amendments Healthy soils support resilient farming ...

There is a growing awareness in agriculture of the use of biologicals as part of crop nutrient management systems. Biological products can serve as a bridge to build soil health, or they can simply ...