Drought is predicted to increase in many areas of the world with consequences for soil carbon (C) dynamics. Plant litter, root exudates and microbial biomass can be used as C substrates to form organo ...

To date, Western Australia has been the main focus of lithium exploration in Australia, but recent research indicates that other regions also hold significant potential. Researchers from the ...

MERREDIN, Australia - In a newly sown wheat field, Curtis Liebeck scoops up a fistful of sandy soil and lets it pour through his fingers. The light-brown dirt bears little resemblance to the dark, ...

New research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia's soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2), unless action is taken. Soil helps to keep the planet cool by absorbing carbon, ...

Australian soils are losing about 1.6 million tons of carbon per year from wind erosion and dust storms affecting agricultural productivity, our economy and carbon accounts, according to new research.

Anthony Dosseto receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Katharine Haynes, Leanne Brook, and Victor Channell do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...