RESEARCH NEWS

• New Material Developed for Remediating Soil from Livestock Farms

  Scientists have developed a new material that effectively remediates soil co-contaminated with heavy metals and antibiotics, a common problem due to livestock farming.

  Feb 01, 2024
• New Study Reveals Seasonal Variation in Soil Ammonia Emissions

  A new study by researchers of the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows that the amount of ammonia (NH3) released from agricultural soil varies significantly throughout the year. This finding has crucial implications for understanding air quality and managing nitrogen pollution.

  Feb 01, 2024
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  Researchers Develop New Plant-derived Urease Inhibitor

  Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new plant-based inhibitor that can improve the efficiency and stability of fertilizers. The inhibitor, derived from natural plants, can slow down the breakdown of urea in the soil and increase the nitrogen uptake by crops. The research team has obtained a U.S. patent for their invention, which is the first of its kind in China.

  Jan 12, 2024
• Nitrogen Addition Reduce Plant-microbe Competition for Nitrogen, Depending on Concentration of Carbon Dioxide

  A new study has revealed how elevated CO2 and nitrogen deposition, two key drivers of global change, interact to affect the rhizosphere priming effect (RPE) of Chinese fir, a major plantation tree species in China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• How Inter-annual Climate Variability Affects Seedling Survival in Temperate Forests

  Two new studies by researchers of Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the relative effects of interannual climate variability and density-dependent species interactions on the survival of seedlings in temperate forests. The two studies, published in the journals Ecology and Fundamental Research, used 15 years of data from more than 53,000 seedlings in the Changbai Mountain forest in northeast China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• Plastic Particles Harm Gut Health and Immunity in Mice, Study Shows

  Scientists have found that tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the intestines of mice and cause damage to their gut health and immune system.

  Dec 20, 2023
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  Greenhouse Vegetable Production Emits High Levels of Nitrous Oxide, Study Finds

  A new study has revealed that greenhouse vegetable production (GVP) systems are major sources of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.

  Dec 20, 2023
• Northeast China Faces High Levels of Nitrogen Pollution, Study Finds

  A new study has revealed the extent and sources of nitrogen pollution in Northeast Asia, a region that suffers from severe air pollution and environmental degradation.

  Dec 13, 2023
• How Microbes That Live On and Inside Plant Leaves Change With Altitude

  A new study published in Journal of Biogeography, has revealed how phyllosphere microbiome vary with altitude in mountain forests.

  Dec 13, 2023
• How Microbes Help Break Down Plant Litter Faster In Their Own Home-field

  Scientists found that plant litter decomposes faster under its derived plant species, a phenomenon called home-field advantage (HFA).

  Dec 13, 2023