Source: Digging deep—value of the soil microbiome unearthed
“The aim of the article is to increase awareness of the importance of soil biology in farming systems, as it is often ignored, particularly when compared to the traditional soil analysis where the chemical and physical properties are often measured and monitored,” says Dr. Shi.
“We hope that by learning from the past, we can harness the benefits of soil microorganisms in sustainable farming practices to help increase soil fertility, reduce environmental footprint and maintain or enhance crop productivity
Many herbicides are toxic to the microbiome of the soil. Also known as the soil food web. Many insecticides are toxic to it as well. We need safe zones from applied toxins. Our national parks are toxic. Why I started this. 😀 Why is Australia leading the United States in good science? 😀