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If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...
A new study published in the journal Soil Ecology Letters, shows the importance of old termite mounds as habitats for a wide ...
It is no secret that the presence of humans has left visible scars on this planet. Be it edging out endangered species with ...
The Soil Ecology Section of the Ecological Society of America seeks to promote an understanding of the importance of soil biota among ecologists, soil scientists, and members of related disciplines, ...
A global study has revealed that mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) serves as the most stable long-term reservoir of ...
A major UK study shows that nature-friendly farming can boost yields and biodiversity - but long-term success depends on ...
A team co-led by a Purdue University researcher has found that groups of fungi influence global tree species in distinct ways ...
To help farmers overcome these challenges, our lab studies soil microbial ecology and beneficial plant-microbial relationships. The soil microbial community regulates many critical agroecosystems ...
The other one, published in Applied Soil Ecology, laid out the results of a product study at KU. For her research, Koziol bought 16 products on Amazon that were top sellers at the time of purchase.
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) student Allyson McQuiston planted seeds for a bright future in soil conservation two years ago and will soon be rewarded with a bountiful ...
The functioning of terrestrial ecosystems seems to depend heavily on soil biodiversity. But what controls this diversity, and how will it fare in the global greenhouse? Jon Copley digs for some ...
The Soils and Biogeochemistry Graduate Program focuses on the study of physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur in the soils of different landforms and ecosystems. These studies assess ...