RESEARCH NEWS

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  Climate Change Impacts Soil Microbes Differently in Forests and Grasslands, Study Finds

  A new research highlights how climate-driven vegetation changes influence soil microbial communities, potentially altering carbon storage dynamics in forests and grasslands.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Researchers Uncover Growth in Organohalide-Respiring Bacteria Research

  A new study highlights the growing scientific interest in bacteria capable of breaking down harmful organohalides, offering insights into trends and future opportunities for environmental restoration.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Estuary Bacteria Offer Hope for Pollutant Detoxification in Saline Waters

  Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Scienceshave identified a strain of bacteria that can break down harmful pollutants in salty environments, such as estuaries and marine systems.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Unbalanced Soil Nematode Communities Behind Crop Rotation Challenges

  A recent study conducted by the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has made a breakthrough in understanding the biological mechanisms behind the challenges posed by long-term continuous cropping. Published in the journal Geoderma, the study sheds new light on how soil health deteriorates over time when the same crop is repeatedly grown in the same field.

  Dec 26, 2024
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  Cover Crops as Living Mulch Boost Soil Health and Nutrient Cycling, Study Finds

  Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as"living mulch"between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.

  Dec 26, 2024
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  New Study Reveals Key Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Maintaining Temperate Forest Diversity

  A recent study has shed light on how mycorrhizal fungi, which form symbiotic relationships with over 80% of tree species, shape the structure and diversity of temperate forests.

  Nov 15, 2024
• Innovative Use of Vitamin C Industrial Wastes Enhances Cotton Growth in Saline Soils

  A new study reveals that vitamin C production byproducts, traditionally considered waste, may hold the key to boosting cotton growth on saline-alkali soils.

  Nov 15, 2024
• Straw Return’s Dual Role in Soil Oxygen Dynamics and N2O Emissions

  Returning crop straw to the soil is a common agricultural practice that can significantly impact soil nitrogen (N) cycling and greenhouse gas emissions. While straw return can improve soil health and fertility, it can also influence nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.

  Oct 28, 2024
• Straw Mulching Enhances Long-Term Fertilizer Nitrogen Retention in Northeast China

  A recent study published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry highlights the significant role of maize straw mulching and no-till practices in improving nitrogen fertilizer efficiency and long-term nitrogen retention in the black soil region of Northeast China.

  Oct 28, 2024
• Grazing More Beneficial Than Mowing for Grassland Health

  While both grazing and mowing have their roles, the study suggests that grazing may be a more sustainable option for preserving grassland health and biodiversity.

  Sep 19, 2024