Soil biology encompasses the living component of the pedosphere, from bacteria, fungi and archaea through to protozoa, nematodes, arthropods and earthworms. These organisms drive essential ecosystem ...

A study by ecologist Jan Frouz from Faculty of Science at Charles University has unveiled the intricate dynamics of plant-soil feedback across a wide range of spatiotemporal scales, from immediate ...

Soil sciences investigate soils as dynamic, living systems at the interface of lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. Core disciplines encompass pedology and soil mapping, which elucidate ...

Winter has a way of sorting out which plants are built to last. For perennials, the ones that return year after year without ...

Soil consists of three basic parts including plant debris, microorganisms within the soil that decompose organic matter, as well as stable organic matter that is also referred to as humus. The ...

A groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobacteria to create living 'biological soil crusts' that bind ...

Go underground for the key to beautiful gardens and happy plants. Go underground for the key to beautiful gardens and happy plants. Soil Health Practitioner Andie Marsh explores basic principles that ...