As a result, the input of organic matter into the soil -- the crucial source for humus formation -- is decreasing. Scientists suspect that the humus stocks of arable soils are declining due to the ...

Fungi and bacteria decompose the material even further. The product from the final stages of decomposition of plant residue is called humus. You can actually see humus, it’s what gives soil its ...

Such molecules, collectively called humus, have long been a keystone of soil science; major agricultural practices and sophisticated climate models are built on them. But over the past 10 years or so, ...

Hummus, the velvety blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice—and seriously, no garlic—has transcended its Middle Eastern roots to become a global culinary sensation. Celebrated for its rich flavour and ...

Ectomycorrhizal fungi dominate the humus layers of boreal forests. They depend on carbohydrates that are translocated through roots, via fungal mycelium to microsites in the soil, wherein they ...

International Humus Day is not just another day on the food calendar (although we’re all for celebrating those too). The idea behind the day is to unite people from all over the world through ...

Composting does actually give off Carbon Dioxide, but see it as a net positive process, at the end you are left with a dark rich humus which is an ecologically valuable suppository of stable carbon.

What seeds are being planted in the rich humus of your spirit as we enter into Lent? How might you practice humility in your relationship with the earth and humanity? ByBrenna Davis ...

Dear Roger: I have added tremendous amounts of humus to my soil, but things don't seem to be growing right. I've put in horse manure, sawdust, kitchen compost, peat moss and rotted hay ...

There are some plants that are difficult to find or difficult to grow but rewarding once established. These are for the ...

Humus (pronounced; hyoo-muhs) is tiny pieces of broken-down bits of old plant and animal material which have been decomposed by the micro-organisms in the soil. It’s the result and purpose of ...