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 ...

Scientists have used lab-grown microbes to bind loose desert sand into a thin, stable layer that wind cannot easily blow away. That stronger surface gives restoration teams time to plant shrubs and ...

The focus of this article is to summarize current knowledge of plant-associated microbiomes, which play a key role in plant health and in maintaining soil quality. Such microbiomes, comprising ...

Biological soil crusts (BSC) are commonly found in soils in the drylands regions, which can influence stabilization, water retention, nutrient cycling (particularly carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) ...

Electroactive microorganisms (EAMs) can be incorporated into active soil management as a strategy for regenerative agriculture. Through extracellular electron transfer, they drive nutrient cycling, ...

Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate benefits of tree planting, a University of Stirling ...

Researchers examine samples of soil during the study. Deep soils found in forests may be less effective at storing carbon in the long term than previously assumed, potentially reducing the net climate ...