Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service, resulting from interactions of ecological processes. Human activities affecting these processes can lead to carbon loss or improved storage. Aa Aa ...

A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

The high-level focus of the workshop reflects several of the science and technology priorities identified in the 2016 Framework for a Federal Strategic Plan for Soil Science and addresses information ...

A leach field is the part of your septic system that filters and treats wastewater. Learn how it works and why regular ...

The UD Soil Testing Program provides a variety of soil testing and educational support to farmers, homeowners and others engaged in soil management and land use. The program is offered as a public ...

However, one often overlooked benefit of soil testing in vegetable gardens is heavy metal testing, which can be crucial for ...

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Scientists were delighted that the lunar soil could sprout seeds (right), even if the growth was stunted Scientists have grown plants in lunar soil for the first time, an important step towards ...

The vote will be the culmination of a year’s worth of planning, compiling of information and communication with the public by ...

Then, his passion for these stellar wines had him delve into the research of soil depth, composition, structure, chemistry, hydrology and climate, to name a few. It is not easy to impress a ...