Life Underground: The Importance of the Soil Microbiome on Soil Health

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A single gram of soil can contain more than 10,000 species of microorganisms.

In the first article of our new Exploring the Field: Soil Science series, we explore the role of the soil microbiome, the vast community of bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses, and other microorganisms that inhabit the soil.

These hidden communities drive essential processes such as nutrient cycling, carbon storage, soil aggregation, and plant growth, making them fundamental to both ecosystem function and agricultural productivity.

As pressures from intensive land use and soil degradation continue to grow, understanding and protecting the soil microbiome is becoming increasingly important for building resilient and sustainable food systems and protecting diverse ecosystems.


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