Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural sustainability ...

A close up of a farmer crouching down and using his hands to test the health of the soil. - Ljubaphoto/Getty Images Although it may be tempting to devote all your energy to monitoring the growth of ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

Green roofs have become increasingly popular thanks to their benefits related to climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management. But, in the U.S., green roofs are typically planted ...

Soils come in many different colors, described by hue, value, and chroma (Munsell color system). Using the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) online Web Soil Survey (WSS) to discover the ...

JT Cornelis works for the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, as an Associate Professor in soil science. He receives funding from NSERC Discovery Grant, NSERC ...

A dominant paradigm in ecology is that plants are limited by nitrogen (N) during primary succession. Whether generalizable patterns of nutrient limitation are also applicable to metabolically and ...

In the context of contemporary global ecological and environmental challenges, maintaining ecosystem services and sustainable restoration has become a key issue. This Research Topic aims to explore ...