Determining soil health over time via 'microscopic soil life' indicator? PhD shows unexpected confirmation
During her PhD, ILVO-UGent researcher Lisa Joos analyzed a large series of soil samples from field experiments with different, known histories, using both chemical and DNA- and RNA-based methods.
LCA (life cycle analysis) in agricultural context
Soil Health Conference - World Soil Day
Program 8h30 - Open doors 9h00 - Knowledge erosion about soilsHistorical research reveals that the very foundation of current agronomy may be more shaky than we thought Which promising fields of research were abandoned at the start of the 20 th century?
In Europe 60 70 of soils have been diagnosed as ‘non healthy’healthy’( 2020 Flanders is no exception The health of agricultural soils is crucial, not only for sustainable food production but also for the provision of ecosystem services A growing number of farmers all over the world demonstrate that it is possible to achieve rapid improvements in soil
Main research questionHow do adapted soil management practices, particularly mulching and reduced tillage, (beneficially) affect water evaporation, infiltration and retention, as an adaptation mechanism against extreme weather conditions, in the Flemish agricultural context? This research question gets an answer in Soilstruct.
Structured soil, climate-smart soil management
Extending the cow's life span as a climate strategy
Extending the life span of dairy cattle is good for the farmer and the climate. The cows yield better in terms of milk production and efficiency.
Effects of aggregate extraction on the sea floor and the marine benthic life
In-depth knowledge of soil pathogens in greenhouse soil offers opportunities for IPM
In the intensive greenhouse cultivation of butterhead lettuce, the correct identification of soil pathogens and newly acquired insights into their potential to damage crops can help the lettuce plants to grow well but with fewer chemical treatments
Soil compaction: prevention and remeditation
Climate change and soil health
This video abstract introduces the paper entitled "Soil and crop management practices and the water regulation functions of soils".