Aa Aa Aa Organic matter is a key component of soil that affects its physical, chemical, and biological properties, contributing greatly to its proper functioning on which human societies depend.

NFU experts explore the different SFI actions that can improve water quality. Read our guide to find out which actions work ...

The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by microbial decomposition of soil organic carbon on a global scale is ...

Different soils have different properties depending on their composition ... plants and fallen leaves which we call organic matter. Avoid bare soil patches or empty flowerbeds by always having ...

The perfect soil recipe for your garden bed is going to use organic matter to work with your native ... depends on your choice of plants, your soil composition, and the types of beneficial ...

A study of 82 sites in 21 counties by Iowa State University showed that in the 50 years from 1959, soil structure and levels of organic matter had degraded while acidity had increased.

Soils are the foundation of gardens and landscapes, featuring characteristics that vary among locations in Wisconsin. Success ...

Soil incubation experiments revealed a comprehensive increase in CO2 release by drying-rewetting cycles (DWCs) among Japanese forests and pastureland soils, suggesting a significant contribution of ...

Various organic matter sources can be used to enhance soil health. Common options include compost, aged leaves, well-rotted hay or silage, peat moss, composted manure, green cover crops, and untreated ...

In an article featured in Science China Earth Sciences, researchers from Tianjin University elucidate the coupling relationship between soil fungi and reactive minerals in ecosystems by utilizing ...