Soil organic matter is composed of soil microbes including bacteria and fungi ... of materials that range in stage of decomposition from fresh plant residues to highly decomposed material known ...

Red leaf blotch (RLB) of almond, caused by Polystigma amygdalinu m, is a disease currently observed in the Mediterranean ...

Once you test your soil for pH, you will know whether or not you need to adjust the pH level for the specific crop you will grow. Garden lime consists of finely ground limestone and is applied to the ...

Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition ... other plant-based materials, into nutrient-rich compost. Composting occurs through the collaborative efforts of microorganisms ...

Compost forms through decomposition ... then allows the decomposing microorganisms to break down the dead plants in the compost and recycle materials back to the soil so that the farmer’s ...