RESEARCH NEWS

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  Farm Herbicide Acetochlor Found to Accelerate Microplastic Degradation and Shift Microbial Community

  A new study has revealed that the combined presence of herbicides and plastic mulch residues in farmland soils may significantly alter soil ecology, accelerating the breakdown of microplastics and facilitating the spread of potentially harmful microbes.

  Jun 19, 2025
• Engineered Microbial Consortium Achieves Complete Biodegradation of Acetochlor in Soil

  Researchers have identified an effective microbial consortium capable of fully degrading a widely used herbicide, offering a promising, eco-friendly approach to tackling agricultural soil pollution.

  Jun 19, 2025
• Researchers Reveal New Role of Vitamin C Precursor in Enhancing Plant Growth and the Production of Bioactive Compounds

  Scientists have uncovered a promising new use for a key intermediate in vitamin C production, demonstrating its potential to enhance plant growth and increase the accumulation of valuable bioactive compounds.

  Jun 19, 2025
• Scientists Unveil Green Breakthrough in Fertilizer Technology to Boost Yields and Cut Emissions

  Researchers have developed a new environmentally friendly fertilizer additive that significantly enhances crop yields while reducing emissions of harmful gases, representing a significant step forward in sustainable agriculture.

  Jun 19, 2025
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  Extreme Drought Disrupts Grassland Stability, Weakening Dominant Grasses' Influence

  The research team intends to expand this research to a wider range of global grassland types to develop a more comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding how grassland ecosystems respond to drought.

  May 21, 2025
• Forest Soil Methane Uptake Under Detailed Investigation by Chinese Scientists

  Scientists of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed an automated system for continuous monitoring of methane absorption by forest soils. A four-year study at a temperate forest site revealed a strong correlation between soil temperature and moisture levels and the rate of this methane uptake. The findings provide a more precise understanding of a key process in the global climate system.

  May 21, 2025
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  Warming-Independent Snow Loss Accelerates Vegetation Greening Through Permafrost Thaw, Study Reveals

  Schematic diagram showing how reduced snow cover accelerates permafrost thaw, altering soil conditions and vegetation growth through thermal, hydrological, and nutrient pathways.

  May 21, 2025
• Microscopic Soil Organisms Play a Pivotal Role in Restoring Degraded Grasslands

  A recent study has revealed that tiny soil organisms, particularly fungi, play a crucial role in the long-term recovery of degraded grasslands.

  Apr 10, 2025
• Mycorrhizal Fungi's Role in Forest Soil Carbon Storage Unveiled

  New research sheds light on how different types of mycorrhizal fungi associated with trees influence soil organic carbon (SOC) storage in temperate forests. This work, conducted by researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was published in the journal Functional Ecology.

  Apr 10, 2025
• Urbanization Alters Vegetation Phenology in Cities

  A recent study published in Sustainable Cities and Society has revealed that urbanization has a profound impact on the timing of vegetation growth cycles, known as phenology, across 365 cities in China.

  Apr 10, 2025