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Tillage and Reduced-Input Rotations Affect Runoff from Agricultural Fields
A new study provides
information about runoff
under different management
practices and can help
farmers choose the practice
... > full story
Strengthening Legumes to Tackle Fertilizer Pollution
Scientists create the first
model of legume iron
transportation aimed at
maximizing nitrogen
fixation, even in poor soil. ... > full story
Source of Organic Matter Affects Bay Water Quality
Organic carbon in runoff
from urbanized landscapes is
more likely to persist as it
is carried downstream, thus
contributing to low-oxygen
"dead zones" in coastal
... > full story
New Generation Soil Property Maps for Africa
A new type of soil property
maps for Africa has been
launched by ISRIC −
World Soil Information in
Wageningen, Netherlands. The
maps are freely accessible. ... > full story
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More Accurate Model of Climate Change's Effect on Soil
August 1, 2013 — Scientists have developed a new computer model to measure global warming's effect on soil worldwide that accounts for how bacteria and fungi in soil control ... > full story -
Why Crop Rotation Works: Change in Crop Species Causes Shift in Soil Microbes
July 18, 2013 — Shift in soil microbes triggers cycle to improve yield, plant nutrition and disease resistance. New research could help explain the dramatic effect on soil health and yield of crop ... > full story -
'Organic' Milk Is Poorer in Iodine Than Conventional Milk
July 4, 2013 — Milk from organic farms has a lower concentration of elements like zinc, iodine and selenium than milk produced by conventional farming methods. The discrepancy is due to the absence of mineral ... > full story -
Fertilizers Provide Mixed Benefits to Soil in 50-Year Study
April 29, 2013 — In a Kansas study, 50 years of inorganic fertilization increased soil organic carbon stocks but failed to enhance soil aggregate stability —- a key indicator of soil structural quality that ... > full story -
High Performance Semiconductor Spray Paint Could Be a Game Changer for Organic Electronics
April 25, 2013 — Researchers have come up with a novel solution to one of the biggest technological barriers facing the organic semiconductor industry today. They developed a high performance organic semiconductor ... > full story -
Global Warming: 'Black Carbon' Flowing from Soil to Oceans
April 19, 2013 — A smaller proportion of black carbon created during combustion will remain in soil than have been estimated before. Contrary to previous understanding, burying black carbon in the ground in order to ... > full storyMore: -
Accidental Discovery May Lead to Improved Polymers
April 5, 2013 — The discovery of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis by chemical engineers may have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even ... > full story -
Organic Labels Bias Consumers Perceptions Through the 'Health Halo Effect'
April 1, 2013 — In a new study, researchers show that an organic label can influence much more than health views: perceptions of taste, calories and value can be significantly altered when a food is labeled ... > full story -
Fruit Flies Fed Organic Diets Are Healthier Than Flies Fed Nonorganic Diets, Study Finds
March 26, 2013 — Fruit flies fed an organic diet recorded better health outcomes than flies fed a nonorganic diet, according to a new study. Researchers found that fruit flies raised on organic foods performed better ... > full story -
How Organic Magnets Grow in a Thin Film
March 22, 2013 — Development of organic single molecule magnets opens a great many of applications for magnetic materials and new memory technologies. Organic magnets are lighter, more flexible and less energy ... > full story
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