RESEARCH NEWS

• Long-Term Organic Fertilization Shown to Reshape Soil Carbon Stability via Microbial and Plant Residue Redistribution

  Long-term organic fertilization has been found to significantly enhance the accumulation and stability of soil organic carbonin agricultural ecosystems by altering how microbial and plant-derived residues are stored across different soil particle sizes.

  Jun 23, 2025
• Field Study Reveals Nitrate as Favored Nitrogen Source for Temperate Trees in Northeast China

  A new study has revealed that temperate forest tree species, regardless of whether they associate with ectomycorrhizalor arbuscular mycorrhizalfungi, consistently show a strong preference for absorbing nitrate over ammonium.

  Jun 23, 2025
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  Novel Whole-Greenhouse Static Chamber Method Enhances Accuracy of Greenhouse Gas Emission Quantification in Greenhouse Cultivation Systems

  The findings above were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment under the title"Quantifying ecosystem respiration and nitrous oxide emissions from greenhouse cultivation systems via a novel whole-greenhouse static chamber method.".

  Jun 23, 2025
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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