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New approach expands quantification of nutrient exchange in plant tissues, the rhizosphere and soil
Phys.org· 7 hours agoOrganic carbon in soil is linked to enhanced plant growth and to improved subsurface biodiversity,...
From roots to resilience: Investigating the vital role of microbes in coastal plant health
Phys.org· 5 hours agoKnown as cordgrass, the plant is an ecosystem engineer, providing habitats for wildlife, naturally...
Wildfires may be emitting more carbon and toxic chemicals than assumed, by changing soil...
The Hill· 2 days agoThe charcoal-like remnants of charred wood and other organic compounds, collectively...
Soil microbiota and herbivory drive the assembly of tomato plant-associated microbial communities...
Nature· 3 days agoThis study shows that the soil microbial community and herbivory both influence the assembly of the plant-associated microbial communities, but their effects are generated through different mechanisms.
'They’re just everywhere': Glendale deals with gopher infestation that has cost thousands in damages
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoIt pushes soil to the surface to form mounds. They’re herbivores, meaning they feast on plant roots....
Haywood Extension composting class
Smoky Mountain News· 1 day agoBonnie Refinski-Knight, an N.C. State Extension Master Gardner volunteer, will host a presentation on composting. The class will include an example of a...
Opinion | Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patients
MedPage Today· 2 days agoAlthough some may find its name unfamiliar, today, this water- and soil-borne microbe is arguably...
9 Common Garden Myths That Could Ruin Your Garden
Better Homes & Gardens· 4 days agoEven the most drought-tolerant plants actually do need to be watered at least the first year they are planted. Tough, drought-tolerant plants like...
Get your garden ready for planting this spring | Henry Homeyer
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 6 days agoMy advice? Get the simplest one you can get. What about rototillers? Should you rent or buy one or...
Astonishing Discovery – Researchers Discover Life 13 Feet Below Earth’s Most Inhospitable Desert
SciTechDaily· 2 days agoThe Atacama Desert in northern Chile is the driest hot desert in the world. Dirk Wagner and...