Gieske wants to determine how to consistently create communities of this bacteria in the soil to control crop disease, so she is seeking to better understand the microbial ecology of the bacteria by ...

There are multiple ways to improve drainage, including planting deep-rooted cover crops, aerating with a chisel plow or ...

Grasslands, covering more than 40% of Earth's terrestrial surface, are key ecosystems for global carbon storage, biodiversity ...

The rhizosphere defines the interface between plants and soil, one of the most highly active and ever-changing environments ...

Harmful pathogens need to be cooked to be eliminated, as heat kills them, said Detwiler. A big issue with lettuce is it’s ...

Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new species of soil bacterium named ‘Bacillus Ayatagriensis’ with remarkable bioactive ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to the earth when a bolt of lightning splits the sky? It’s not just a dazzling light show ...

As the disease name implies, the first symptoms are the wilting of individual leaves, followed by longer sections of stem, then entire plants.

Buttermilk isn't just for drinking – it's great for plants too! It nourishes the soil, keeps pests away, and strengthens ...