A McGill University study suggests that diversifying crops and replacing annual wheat with a perennial grain could help ...

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New degradable sensors could reveal insights into the secret—yet essential—microscopic life in soil. The sensors, which are ...

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Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about ...

Since the 19th century, soil science has been deeply rooted in agriculture, driving major advances in crop productivity and land management. However, the accelerating pace of industrialization, ...

What is needed for plants to grow? How might you select which plants would be best to reforest a desert? How long do you think it might take to go from a desert to a forest? What positive and negative ...

With record temperatures this summer along with dry conditions, ongoing concerns about food security, wildlife habitats and biodiversity, having a healthy soil system is more vital and challenging ...

Somewhere under a patch of ordinary garden soil, billions of bacteria are quietly going about their business eating organic ...

Be part of answering today’s biggest environmental questions with a soil science graduate degree from UW. UW’s soil science program is small enough to provide students with individual attention and ...