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A new study published in Biochar suggests that the success of common soil restoration practices may depend strongly on the balance between fungi and bacteria already living in the soil.
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Beijing, China
Who
Deng, Gao, Han et al.
What
A new study published in Biochar suggests that the success of common soil restoration practices may depend strongly on the balance between fungi and bacteria already living in the soil.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT · 5h 28m ago
Where
Beijing, China ·
Why
Researchers found that biochar and compost increased soil carbon and nitrogen storage most strongly in nutrient-poor greenspace soils, with amendment effects up to 14.4 times greater than those observed in nutrient-rich soils, due to fungi.
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This research provides crucial guidance for city managers and landscape planners globally, indicating that soil amendments like biochar and compost should be applied strategically based on existing soil nutrient levels to maximize carbon storage and soil health in urban environments, rather than uniformly.
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