1 College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China 2 State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, ...

Among the various derivatives of phenoxyacetic acids, 2,4-D (salts and esters) and MCPA (salts) are widely used as herbicides ...

The findings suggest that integrating native trees into rubber plantations can improve soil fertility and ecosystem ... bacterial or fungal participation in litter decomposition is an ongoing debate ...

Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide Third Source of Nitrogen for Corn Production Jan. 16, 2025 — If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria ...

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 ...

Microbes are at the forefront of sustainability, enhancing agriculture and biotechnology through innovative solutions like bioremediation and nutrient cycling.

Even if you don't have much outdoor space, you can still take advantage of the benefits of composting kitchen scraps with the ...

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

This is the process by which we use plants, bacteria, or fungi to clean up contaminated air, soil, or water. There is a wide range of natural processes that can be co-opted to clean up the mess we ...

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 ...