A researcher has developed a technique that uses digital imaging of soil samples to take some of the guesswork out of wetland identification. A University of Missouri doctoral student has developed a ...

Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...

Soil nematodes represent a major component of soil communities in terrestrial ecosystems, and play an important role in regulating nutrient cycling and soil health. High-throughput sequencing ...

The soil is formed when rocks are broken down by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering. The characteristic features of a soil depend upon the rocks from which it has ...