Soil nitrogen mineralization (N min) is a key process that converts organic N into mineral N that controls soil N availability to plants. However, regional assessments of soil N min in cropland and ...

During this agricultural soil field work, the researchers measure a wide array of soil conditions in the arable fields to evaluate the multifunctionality of the soil. The many functions of a healthy ...

Soil mineral nutrition and nutrient cycling form the foundation of agricultural productivity, determining both crop yields and the environmental footprint ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 9, 2024) A study in the journal Biology and Fertility of Soils has confirmed once again that organic agriculture contributes significantly to soil health, improving ...

A global study has revealed the conditions under which non-native plants thrive in the world’s many dryland regions and the factors that limit their spread. Using data from 98 study sites across 25 ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 7, 2024) Organic banana production is significantly more conducive to microbial decomposition than its chemical-intensive counterparts in the Caribbean nation of ...