Microbial Decomposition: The Soil Process That Makes Everything Work
In every handful of soil, an invisible process is constantly at work. One that drives plant nutrition, builds soil structure, and regulates the global carbon cycle. This process is microbial decomposition: the breakdown of organic matter by soil microorganisms. Though largely hidden from view, it is fundamental to how ecosystems function and how agriculture sustains […]
Nitrogen Cycling: The Role of Soil Microbes
Nitrogen: A Most Wanted Nutrient Nitrogen is the nutrient that keeps farmers up at night. It’s the most commonly deficient nutrient in soils, and the most commonly supplied by fertiliser. Without nitrogen, plants cannot build proteins or produce chlorophyll, which is essential for growth and energy production. Yet right above our heads is an endless […]