The mineral components of soil may exist as discrete particles, but are more commonly associated with one another in larger aggregates that provide structure to soil. These aggregates, or peds ...

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 ...

THE influence of soil micro-organisms upon the physical condition of soil has received some attention in recent years. Various workers 1 have shown that fungi and bacteria and their associated ...

Meanwhile, the stabilization of microbial necromass by soil aggregates and minerals enhances SOC stability. However, the physical and chemical protection provided by soil aggregates and minerals ...

A new company has been reaching out to farmers with a soil amendment and an offer that sounds too good to be true, so ...