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Understanding how rice maintains productivity with the support of the microbiome under conditions of nutritional deficiency can help develop new strategies in precision agriculture. Photo: IRRI Photos Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedPhoto: IRRI Photos Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

Root bacteria help reduce the environmental impact of rice cultivation

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A Japanese study has identified some bacteria in rice roots that are responsible for nitrogen fixation and can spread in soil without fertilizers or pesticides. This helps the plant adapt and grow
Scientists have not yet fully understood how roots develop in the soil depth. Image: Konstantinos Kourtidis Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DeedKonstantinos Kourtidis Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Deed

Plant roots could store more carbon than previously expected at greater depths

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An American study reveals the existence of a second layer of roots developed by several plant species—often overlooked—that enables additional carbon sequestration
The impact and frequency of extreme heat will increase in Southeast Asia, South America, and equatorial Africa. Photo: Nina R, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 Deed)Nina R, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0 Deed)

Extreme heat waves are becoming longer and more frequent

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A study on abnormal heat phenomena, involving researchers from the United States and Chile, reveals an acceleration of the trend on a global scale. Tropical regions are the most affected
Drought impacts vegetation growth and rivers in Europe. Photo: Torsten Sachs (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu) Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported CC BY-ND 3.0 DeedTorsten Sachs (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu) Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported CC BY-ND 3.0 Deed

Drought is once again a major threat to European agriculture

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Agricultural drought is affecting northwestern Europe, the Baltic and some eastern and southern regions of the Continent. In contrast, following heavy rains higher yields are expected in Italy, Greece and the Iberian Peninsula
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
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
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
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

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