Soil compaction is understood to reduce root growth by increasing soil resistance to root elongation and by decreasing O₂ transport to root surfaces. Although mathematical models have been proposed ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed over the weekend could spell disaster, but the ...

Understanding how communities of microbes living in the soil respond to changes in the environment – such as temperature, moisture, acidity – is critical if we want to understand how these microbiomes ...

Understanding the health and characteristics of soils by conducting a soil profile helps growers identify key issues, such as compaction, nutrient deficiencies, and drainage problems. It leads to ...

Agronomist, Agronomy Research Manager, Agronomy Specialist, Crop Nutrition Scientist, Microbiology Soil Scientist, Research Soil Scientist, Soil Classifier/Soil Scientist, Soil Fertility Extension ...