Mycorrhizal fungi help plants access soil nutrients while receiving sugars in return. Image: Rajarshi Rit, USIC department - University of Burdwan Attribution 4.0 International CC BY 4.0 DeedRajarshi Rit, USIC department - University of Burdwan Attribution 4.0 International CC BY 4.0 Deed

A public database collects information on soil fungi

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After years of study, a group of U.S. researchers has mapped the spore traits of 344 species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Gaining relevant information to assess their distribution and resilience to stresses
Drones can photograph the health of crops providing crucial information to farmers. Photo: Nikola Tomašić Pexels free to usePhoto: Nikola Tomašić Pexels free to use

Drones are the new allies of hemp farmers in the US

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Processing of images captured by drones, a study from the University of Florida states, makes it possible to assess the health and growth status of plants by providing guidance on the optimal fertilizer dose
A deciduous forest in Western Europe. According to the EU Environment Agency, from land use, land use change and forestry, the continent saves nearly 200 million tonnes of carbon each year. Photo: sharloch Attribution - Noncommercial - No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deedsharloch Attribution - Noncommercial - No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed

Europe’s soil carbon sink declines (but the trend can be reversed)

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According to the EU Environment Agency, from land use, land use change and forestry, Europe saves almost 200 million tonnes of carbon each year. Compared to 330 recorded on average between 1991 and 2013
Peat soils in Ireland are more widespread than previously thought as they cover 30% of the land area compared with previously estimated 24%. Photo: SoilScience.info Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedSoilScience.info Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Ireland has mapped its peat soils (through AI and gamma rays)

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By combining AI machine learning with radiometric data, researchers at the University of Galway managed to identify not previously detected peat soils
Grasslands are home to a wide variety of plant species and provide numerous ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, support for pollinators and grazing for livestock. But they are also some of thh most threatened ecosystems due to human activities, including land use change and intensive agricultural practices. Photo: Cortez Rohr/USFWS Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 DeedCortez Rohr/USFWS Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 Deed

Study reveals how much nitrogen grasslands can tolerate

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According to researchers, applying more than 80 kg of nitrogen per hectare in a year would make grasslands “functionally poor, highly unstable and vulnerable to extreme weather events”
Quella a solchi profondi è considerata tipicamente come la forma di erosione del suolo più intensa. Foto: USFWS Mountain-Prairie Marchio di pubblico dominio 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 Deed

How AI will ensure better prediction of erosion

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L'Università dell’Illinois, ha testato un sistema di apprendimento automatico che combina diversi modelli predittivi dell'erosione. Con risultati migliori rispetto a quelli ottenuti dai singoli algoritmi
According to the authors, more than 50 percent of mangrove forests undergo significant changes due to El Niño and La Niña phenomena. Photo: Katia Schulz Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto: Katia Schulz Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Climate oscillations are a constant threat to mangroves

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A study shows for the first time how temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean impact mangroves as they follow a specific pattern. In degraded areas, their ecosystem services are at risk
The SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kitThe SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kit

Soilscape open call provides 2 million for art-based project to increase soil literacy

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There is time until September 30 to apply for the Soilscape open call. The funding will be awarded to artistic and creative projects capable of spreading soil literacy and promoting land protection
In 50 years, wheat, corn and barley yields (photo) are 10, 4 and 13 percent lower than they would be under normal circumstances. Photo Dag Endresen Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto Dag Endresen Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Climate change has reduced grain yields by up to 13 percent in 50 years

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Warmer and dryer weather favors water stress thus impacting the productivity of wheat, corn and barley crops, a study from the Standford University has found. New investments and more accurate predictive models are needed for the future
The land where the Aravalli Green Wall will be built in India has long been subject to increasing desertification due to climate change and human activities. PHOTO: TeshTesh via Wikimedia Commons.TeshTesh via Wikimedia Commons.

Desertification, India will have its own “Green Wall” to fight it

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1,400 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, the Green Wall will cross 4 states of India along the Aravalli mountain range. The territory has long been subject to increasing desertification that damages agricultural activities and ecosystems

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