Aa Aa Aa Organic matter is a key component ... are primarily determined by the root biomass of a plant, but also include litter deposited from plant shoots. Soil C results both directly from ...

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland—no matter where they are in the ...

But some plants, such as azaleas, rhododendrons, blueberries, white potatoes and conifer trees, tolerate strong acid soils and grow well ... carbon dioxide from decomposing organic matter and root ...

Herd animals not only capture carbon but also create fire-resistant landscapes. By maintaining open grasslands and preventing the encroachment of flammable woody vegetation, they reduce the frequency ...

I ski around a bend on a wilderness trail and take a moment to enjoy the sun on my face and catch my breath. Native ...

A greater variety of roots and the addition of manure increase carbon input in the three- and four-year rotations. But putting more organic matter in the soil also stimulates microbial activity ...