While many bacteria become inactive during dry spells, specific groups persist and even thrive. A new study, published in Nature Communications and conducted by the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science ...
Ecology
Sep 29, 2023
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It has long been known that roots alter the soil in their immediate vicinity, where other microorganisms live and the chemical composition is altered compared to that further away from the roots. An international research ...
Ecology
Sep 15, 2011
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For soil microorganisms, how much of their life's work is driven by evolution (nature) versus their current environmental (nurture)?
Plants & Animals
Jun 21, 2019
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Forests have a limited capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a new study from Northern Arizona University.
Environment
Aug 7, 2013
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An international team of researchers has found that soil microorganisms respond to warming soil by reducing protein synthesis. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes their long-term ...
The One Health approach considers a close link between the health of all living organisms and aims to bring them into a sustainable balance. However, the smallest organisms living in the soil, the so-called soil microbiome, ...
Ecology
Jun 5, 2023
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A West Virginia University researcher used science and data to solve the timeless argument of nature versus nurture—at least when it comes to microorganisms.
Ecology
Sep 11, 2019
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INRA research scientists in Dijon have shown that the ability of soils to eliminate N2O can mainly be explained by the diversity and abundance of a new group of micro-organisms that are capable of transforming it into atmospheric ...
Environment
Aug 28, 2014
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Carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) are three bioelements with maximal accumulations in areas of abundant life. C:N:P stoichiometry in soils greatly determines nutrient availability for plants and soil microorganisms, ...
Environment
Jan 4, 2021
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Soil microorganisms play a critical role in the survival of life-sustaining ecosystems and, consequently, human well-being. Global assessments continue to provide strong evidence that humans are causing unprecedented biodiversity ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 25, 2021
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