Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as Earth's natural sponge.

Healthy soil acts like a sponge, but new research shows farming practices can damage its ability to store water and protect ...

The University of Idaho has received another major grant for its ground-breaking research into the living and molecular components of deep soils. The work aims to help scientists better understand how ...

This Research Topic explores the impact of emerging contaminants – such as microplastics and novel synthetic compounds – on soil ecosystems, with a focus on ...

Plants need water, light, and air to thrive. But when they transport water from the soil up to their leaves, they defy ...

A team of researchers in Indonesia has conducted a comprehensive review of how agrivoltaic systems affect soil properties, finding that these installations influence not only crops and microclimates ...

Using plastic sheets for weed control, even under current best management practices, pollutes soil with macro- and micro-plastics and negatively affect critical soil functions, according to a study.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which ...

Traditional ways of fostering soil health have never completely gone away and are on the upswing. According to recent United States Department of Agriculture data, about 37% of U.S. cropland is ...