‘Protected’ bacteria replace chemical fertilizers
MIT scientists have developed a coating to protect and ‘package’ bacteria, making them transportable from the production lab to the field. Where they become an alternative to fertilizers
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MIT scientists have developed a coating to protect and ‘package’ bacteria, making them transportable from the production lab to the field. Where they become an alternative to fertilizers
To meet growing food demand while capturing proper volumes of greenhouse gases, soil health must be a priority, says the World Economic Forum. Precision agriculture is essential
A study of soil microbes gets started in Ireland. The metagenomic survey, by the VistaMilk research center, aims to identify microorganisms that benefit the soil
A German research team has developed a new method for detecting microplastics. The technique employs neutron beams and X-rays to generate a complete image
A Swiss study found that humans began altering the phosphorus cycle many millennia ago. Before industrialization and the spread of fertilizers accelerated the process
A new study highlights the effectiveness of rock dust in aiding the process. Even under severe drought conditions
A Canadian study shows how microbes can be reliable indicators of the presence of diamonds underground. Analyzing their DNA can prevent high-impact exploration
According to WWF’s latest study, in the past year, grasslands have ceded nearly 6,500 km2 of soil to conversion. With obvious consequences for carbon release
Starting in 2024, a new space project will remotely analyze Earth’s forests and soil. The initiative involves NASA and the Indian space agency ISRO
According to a German study, extreme heat events occur more frequently in the soil than in the air. Germany, France, Italy and central Europe are the most affected areas
It’s beneath our feet but we never think about its value. We tread on it, we mistreat it, but a healthy, fertile soil means life. It’s time to take care of the soil and each one of us can and must make a difference.
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