These conditions inhibit plant growth, particularly during drought if soils are dry. Compacted soil layers can either hold water in (by creating poor drainage), or keep water out (by preventing ...

These microbes may be key to innovative water purification and environmental solutions. Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth’s Critical Zone, deep soil layers that help ...

The soil in Chettikulam is rich in sulphur, which contributes to the onions’ unique pungency, and the onions were notable for having 15-18 layers of dried outer scales that enhance their shelf ...

The internship students, who underwent six months of intensive training, were trained in the areas of soil-less and open farming, animal husbandry and innovative agriculture among other areas.

Nearly three years after the project began, the critical milestone was visible only to the government officials, scientists and longtime supporters who climbed to the top: soil. And not just any soil.

The very first layers of soil were dropped onto the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing on Monday morning, marking another major milestone for what will become the world’s largest bridge of its kind.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (CNS) -- Construction crews began placing the first layers of soil over the surface of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway Monday morning. They placed ...

Construction crews began placing the first layers of soil over the surface of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the Ventura (101) Freeway Monday. Beginning at 7 a.m., crews began ...

as workers lay the first layers of soil on the overpass. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing spans the 10-lane freeway in Agoura Hills and will become the largest such crossing in the world.