Plant and Soil, Vol. 240, No. 2 (March (II) 2002), pp. 331-342 (12 pages) The decomposition and nutrient release of 12 plant materials were assessed in a 20-week litterbag field study in hillsides ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Litter decomposition is an important driver of terrestrial systems, and factors that determine decomposition rate for individual litter ...

(CN) — Can plants help direct search teams to find a missing body in the forest? Scientists believe so, based on an array of changes to the surrounding soil caused by nutrients released during ...

Berkeley -- Over the past decade, in numerous field sites throughout the world, mesh bags of leaf and root litter sat exposed to the elements, day and night, throughout the four seasons, gradually ...

Seafood compost offers rich nutrients and soil balance for home gardens, but it also comes with a few challenges every ...

With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit their gardens.

image: The speed at which deadwood decomposes in forests depends on the climate as well as on fungi and insects. An international research team has now determined the annual contribution made by ...

Under warming conditions, arctic wolf spiders' tastes in prey might be changing, according to new research -- initiating a new cascade of food web interactions that could potentially alleviate some ...

Compost is a fun and significant way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to ...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that continuously offers new insights and techniques to enhance your green space. One ...