Three forest gap sizes, specifically large, medium, and small gaps, were established, and the effects of gap sizes on soil bacterial community structure and diversity in winter and summer were studied ...

An international study led by the University of Freiburg, published in Global Change Biology, has found that forests with ...

Diverse forests store more carbon than monocultures, making them a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.

Large parts of the world's agricultural soils are deficient in minerals such as zinc. This limits food and feed production and leads to nutrient deficiency diseases in humans and livestock. In the ...

Peat soil, dry vegetation and often isolated locations are some of the reasons why fighting wildfires in certain areas of the ...

Learn More › With more than a thousand varieties in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors, it’s no wonder tomatoes are among the most popular of all backyard-grown produce. As soon as the ...

Nairobi/Cape Town — Writing about the minerals beneath Africa's soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés. We've all read the tired tropes: "land of contrasts", "resource curse ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...

On land, as olivine weathers, it releases iron and magnesium, which also supports soil health. Minerals come at a cost. The extraction of minerals can scar landscapes, erode soils and disrupt ...

Coimbatore District Police to install 200 surveillance cameras to prevent mineral smuggling, including AI and ANPR technology.

Genetic Switch Could Help Control Leaf Growth in Poor Soils Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to ...