ALTHOUGH nematophagous fungi have been intensively studied in agar cultures containing nematodes, and soil organic matter has commonly been used as a source of these fungi1,2, little seems to be ...

Nitrate addition stimulates microbial decomposition of organic matter in salt marsh sediments. Global Change Biology , 2019; DOI: 10.1111/gcb.14726 Cite This Page : ...

27.09.2023 09:17 Invertebrate decline reduces natural pest control and decomposition of organic matter Dr. Volker Hahn Medien und Kommunikation Deutsches Zentrum für integrative ...

Soils in northern freshwater wetlands, called peatlands, are cold, water-saturated, and acidic. These conditions slow microbes' decomposition of organic matter into greenhouse gases. This process ...

"Increased decomposition of organic matter is undesirable from a soil quality and climate perspective; microbial degradation of organic stocks releases carbon and nitrogen and over the long term ...

DIY composting is one of the best, most sustainable methods for turning everyday organic matter into rich, nutritious compost for your plants. With a bit of knowledge and the right materials, you ...

Couzens realized that vermiculture — using earthworms to aid in the decomposition of organic matter — was part of the answer. Worms, particularly red wigglers, ...

ORGANIC matter is the most important component of the soil which acts as a therapy for improving the soil health. Addition of organic matter to soil leads to a complex chain of multiple benefits.

ORGANIC matter in soil affects soil properties and processes and often one effect leads to another resulting in a complex chain of multiple benefits. For example, adding organic mulch to the soil ...

Some of the organic carbon that chemically makes up about 58% of organic matter, typically, can be very stable, while in other forms, it can be highly available and digestible.