Of the mineral elements, the primary macronutrients (N, P, and K) are needed in the greatest quantities from the soil and are the plant nutrients most likely to be in short supply in agricultural ...

Hoping to stave off a global health crisis, scientists are breeding a new generation of crops that suck the mineral, which helps the thyroid and immune system, from soil ...

However, the intricate interactions between bacteria, minerals, and organic matter in soil environments are complex and not fully understood. These interactions can either enhance or hinder the ...

slowly poisoning the soil and water around them. Heavy metals leak from old mines into nearby creeks, turning the water ...

Using pasta water for growing plants is a smart and sustainable gardening trick. The leftover water you use for boiling pasta ...

It consists of soil particles, minerals, organic matter, water, air, and a wide range of chemical elements. Understanding the composition of dirt is essential for successful gardening and land ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks that can be ...