Antarctica may seem pristine and almost devoid of life, but there's plenty of chemistry going on. Victoria Atkinson explains ...

Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ...

Plastic manufacturers are pushing to have their products counted as compost. Composters and farmers are trying to stop them.

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In soil remediation processes, the mediating role of microorganisms in soil nutrient cycling is critical. The decline in ...

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, ...

Short-term studies (a few vintages) sometimes show contradictory results, reflecting biochar’s high stability and the complexity of its effects, particularly on the organic matter cycle in the soil (4 ...

The availability of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is essential for soil microbial activity and growth, yet global patterns of N and P limitation in soil microbial metabolism remain largely unknown.

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains ...

FS1328,Components of Natural, Mineral Soils vs. Organic-Based Growing Media Most of Earth's terrestrial surface is covered by a porous layer of mineral soil, consisting primarily of fine fragments of ...