Tag: Agricultural Practices
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Deep ploughing and organics boost albic soil enzymes
Here’s how deep tillage and organic amendments influence extracellular enzyme activities and C:N:P balance in albic soils, with practical tips for farmers.
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Plant-Soil Links Diminish Under Climate Change (Subalpine)
Discover how stronger climate signals weaken plant-soil relationships in subalpine grasslands and what this means for soil health, biodiversity, and adaptive farming.
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New Organic Matter Decomposition as a Soil Health Indicator
Explore a field-friendly decomposition test for organic matter as a soil health indicator. Learn how microbial activity and carbon turnover inform sustainable farming decisions.
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Unveiling the Hidden Plastic Menace in Our Food Supply
Exploring the Plastic Predicament in Agriculture Travelling along the Central Coast of California presents a stark contrast: the vast ocean on one side and immense stretches of plastic on the other. Dr. Seeta Sistla, an assistant professor at California Polytechnic State University, highlights this alarming sight. She notes the extensive use of plastic in agriculture,…