Evidence: method/soil

53 articles. Distilled findings; bold = already cited in the docs.

Soil Animal Trophic Diversity — The study found that trophic diversity of soil animal communities is higher in agricultural ecosystems and tropical climates, with microbial feeders showing the highest diversity. This diversity is…
Sustainable farming through soil restoration and ecosystem… (guide) — Regenerative agriculture is an emerging farming approach that restores soil health, increases biodiversity, and improves water cycles as an alternative to conventional farming practices. The method…
[cited] Peatland restoration for carbon sequestration and wetland habitat… (news) — The Great Fen project in Cambridgeshire has begun transforming Speechley's Farm into a wetland habitat to sequester over 4,000 tonnes of carbon in peat soil.[1][2] The initiative, funded by the…
Microbial mitigation of agricultural nitrous oxide emissions (news) — Researchers from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and IIASA have identified a special type of soil bacteria that can consume nitrous oxide (N₂O), a potent greenhouse gas emitted from…
Enhanced rock weathering for carbon dioxide removal (news) — Spreading finely crushed silicate rocks like basalt over farmland, a process called enhanced rock weathering, can remove atmospheric CO₂ by converting it into stable minerals in the soil. This method…
Biofertilizers for sustainable tomato cultivation (news) — The article discusses the growing adoption of biofertilizers as a natural and sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers for tomato cultivation. Biofertilizers, composed of beneficial microbes,…
Ancient awareness of environmental damage (news) — The article highlights how ancient Greeks and Romans recognized and documented environmental damage caused by human activities, such as pollution of water, air, and soil. Their writings reveal a…
Plant-fungi communication via strigolactones (news) — Researchers at the University of Toronto have decoded how plants communicate with fungi using the hormone strigolactone (SL), which activates fungal genes related to phosphate metabolism. This…
Global recognition of fungi as an independent kingdom in conservation… (news) — The UK and Chile led a groundbreaking initiative at COP16 to recognize fungi as an independent kingdom of life in global conservation policy, marking a historic shift from their previous neglect in…
Agricultural biodiversity for soil carbon sequestration (news) — A University of Helsinki study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that increasing plant diversity in agricultural fields through undersown companion species significantly enhances soil…
Organic farming enhances soil carbon storage mechanisms (news) — Kansas State University researchers discovered that soil treated with organic manure and compost fertilizer stores significantly more carbon than soil treated with chemical fertilizers, with the…
Soil pH as a driver of microbial community composition and function (news) — Soil pH is a critical driver of microbial community composition globally, directly influencing bacterial diversity and the expression of genes involved in denitrification and other biogeochemical…
Regenerative agriculture and soil carbon sequestration (news) — Regenerative agriculture, which includes practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage, is promoted as a way to improve soil health and sequester carbon to combat climate change. However,…
Organic fertilizer impact on soil carbon sequestration (news) — Kansas State University researchers found that soil treated with organic fertilizers such as manure or compost stores significantly more carbon than soil treated with chemical fertilizers or left…
Climate crisis threatens Great Barrier Reef survival (news) — A UNESCO and IUCN report warns that humanity is failing to adequately protect the Great Barrier Reef, with the window to save it rapidly closing due to climate change. Despite local management…
Microbial adaptation as climate change winners (news) — Microscopic organisms like bacteria and archaea, Earth's oldest and most abundant life forms, are positioned to thrive under climate change conditions as warming oceans and melting ice create…
Methane emissions and climate change mitigation (news) — The article emphasizes that controlling methane emissions is the most effective short-term strategy to reduce peak global warming, as methane breaks down in the atmosphere within about a decade. It…
EU Nature Restoration Law implementation and peatland restoration… (news) — The EU Nature Restoration Law was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 29, 2023, and will enter into force within 20 days, establishing binding targets to…
Precision fertilizer management through soil testing (news) — Soil testing is becoming increasingly essential for farmers to optimize fertilizer efficiency and reduce production costs, particularly as fertilizer prices continue to rise. The article emphasizes…
Agriculture's role and limitations in carbon sequestration for net… (news) — A leading soil scientist, Professor Richard Eckard, questions the optimistic assumptions about Australian agriculture's capacity to act as a long-term carbon sink through soil carbon sequestration in…
Technological innovations for soil health monitoring and management (news) — New technologies such as robots, drones, and wearable sheep trackers are enabling farmers to monitor soil health more precisely and comprehensively. These tools provide real-time data on soil…
Carolina azolla as a sustainable food source (news) — Carolina azolla, a fast-growing aquatic fern, shows strong potential as a sustainable food source for humans and livestock due to its low phenolic content, high nutritional value, and ability to…
[cited] Soil degradation and regenerative agriculture solutions (news) — The article highlights that about one-third of the world's soil is degraded, primarily due to intensive agriculture practices such as monocropping, over-tillage, and chemical use, which threaten food…
Continuous cropping obstacles in agriculture (news) — Continuous cropping obstacles (CCOs) occur when planting the same crop repeatedly on the same land leads to reduced yield, quality, and increased diseases, but not all soils inevitably develop CCOs.…
Soil Health Data Cube (news) — The EU Soil Health Data Cube is a revolutionary digital tool that integrates vast amounts of soil, climate, and vegetation data across Europe, enabling scientists, farmers, and policymakers to…
Desert soil rehabilitation and greening in Saudi Arabia (news) — Saudi Arabia is implementing innovative soil rehabilitation techniques, including biochar application, microbial inoculants, and efficient water management, to transform its arid desert sand into…
Soil as a paradoxical climate actor: carbon sink versus greenhouse… (news) — A first-of-its-kind study reveals that soil-based emissions contribute approximately 15% of global climate warming, primarily through carbon dioxide (74%), nitrous oxide (17%), and methane (9%)…
Soil degradation in Europe (news) — The 2024 State of Soils in Europe report reveals that soil degradation across the EU and neighboring countries is worsening, with major threats including erosion, nutrient imbalances, and loss of…
[cited] Mixed cover crops for sustainable soil health (news) — Scientists have found that growing mixed cover crops of legumes and grasses alongside maize significantly improves soil health by enhancing nutrient balance and microbial activity. This 'living…
Predictive modeling of species invasion success (news) — MIT physicists have developed a predictive formula to determine whether a newly introduced species will successfully invade an ecosystem, based on laboratory studies of soil bacteria populations.[1]…
Conservation of underground mycorrhizal fungal networks (news) — Researchers have created the first high-resolution global maps of underground mycorrhizal fungal biodiversity, revealing that only 9.5% of fungal hotspots are currently protected. These fungi form…
Mycorrhizal fungal biodiversity and conservation (news) — Scientists have created the first detailed global maps of mycorrhizal fungal networks by analyzing DNA from 25,000 soil samples, revealing that less than 10% of the most biodiverse fungal hotspots…
Integrated understanding of natural CO₂ removal through the… (news) — An international team of Earth scientists has developed an integrated framework called the 'weathering continuum' to understand how natural CO₂ removal processes work across diverse environments from…
[cited] Belowground fungal-plant synergy for enhanced forest restoration (news) — An international research team has developed a 'plant-mycorrhiza synergy' framework that leverages two types of mycorrhizal fungi—arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) and ectomycorrhizal (ECM)—to improve…
Soil degradation from modern farming practices (news) — Modern farming practices such as intensive tilling, heavy fertilizer use, and monoculture are degrading soil health globally, threatening the resilience of soils that underpin 95% of food production.…
Remote sensing of soil microbial communities via plant traits (news) (needs verification) — Researchers at the University of Manchester and Lancaster University have discovered that airborne hyperspectral imaging can predict soil microbial abundance and diversity by analyzing plant traits…
Soil carbon decomposition variability (news) (needs verification) — A study involving Iowa State University researchers reveals that soil carbon decomposition rates vary up to tenfold across U.S. soils, even under identical lab conditions, due to differences in soil…
Overestimation of nitrogen fixation in climate models (news) (needs verification) — New research reveals that Earth system models overestimate natural nitrogen fixation by about 50%, leading to an 11% overestimation of the CO2 fertilization effect on plant growth and carbon…
[cited] Microbial desertification reversal technology (news) — Chinese scientists have developed a breakthrough process using lab-grown cyanobacteria to transform desert sand into fertile soil in just 10-16 months. The microbes create biological soil crusts that…
Fungal diversity under ancient alerce trees (news) — Research in Chile's ancient alerce rainforests reveals that the largest, oldest trees—some over 2,400 years old—host more than twice the underground fungal diversity of younger trees, including…
Agroecology as a solution to food insecurity and soil degradation in… (news) — Malawi's farmers are addressing climate-driven food insecurity and soil degradation by adopting agroecological practices, which have reduced fertilizer costs by over 40% while improving yields. Local…
Ground-level agrivoltaics systems (news) — Unable to provide analysis - the article content was not included in the provided data. Only the website navigation structure and header information from pv magazine International were supplied,…
Desert soil restoration using cyanobacteria (news) — Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking process using lab-grown cyanobacteria to transform desert sand into fertile soil within just 10 months by creating biological soil crusts. These…
[cited] Mycorrhizal Fungi (news) — A new study reveals that over half of the critical mycorrhizal fungi species, which are essential for plant health and ecosystem resilience, are underrepresented in protected areas. This oversight…
Using soil health to climate-proof crops through regenerative… (study) — Scientists are building evidence that regenerative agriculture practices, particularly cover cropping and crop rotation, significantly improve soil health and make crops more resilient to drought and…
Sustainable geopolymer cement alternative from construction waste (study) — Japanese researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology have developed a high-strength, sustainable cement alternative by converting construction waste and recycled glass into a geopolymer-based…
[cited] Integrated grassland restoration interventions for ecosystem… (study) — This study demonstrates that combining multiple targeted grassland restoration interventions—such as seed addition, soil disturbance, and reduced management intensity—significantly enhances ecosystem…
Drought-induced live biomass carbon losses in northern temperate… (study) — From 2016 to 2022, northern temperate ecosystems experienced significant live biomass carbon losses primarily driven by severe droughts, reversing a previous trend of carbon gain observed from 2010…
Regenerative agriculture soil health trial (study) — A two-year regenerative agriculture trial on a Gisborne vegetable farm demonstrated early positive impacts on soil health, particularly in heavy clay soils, through the use of cover crops and…
Actor landscape and commercialization of regenerative agriculture in… (study) — A comprehensive analysis of 849 actor websites and interviews with 131 regenerative farmers across five European countries reveals that regenerative agriculture originated as a grassroots farming…
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Viral ecology in peatland ecosystem health (study) — This study sequenced soil metagenomes from seven UK peatlands across natural,
Soil Science (study) — A new technique called 'soilsmology' uses seismology to map soil properties globally, potentially aiding in food security and climate change mitigation by providing detailed information on soil…