Unearthing secrets locked deep inside each fistful of soil

Unearthing secrets locked deep inside each fistful of soil

The Agriculture Dept's National Soil Tilth Lab in Ames, IA, studies soil composition and ecosystems to help improve crop yields for farmers. The lab has 21 scientists and 6 associates who work on a variety of projects such as studying worms and weeds.

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Veröffentlicht in:Smithsonian 1997-03, Vol.27 (12), p.74-74
1. Verfasser: Wolkomir, Richard
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Agricultural ecology
Analysis
Biotic communities
Ecosystems
Farmers
Herbicides
Laboratories
Remote sensing
Scientists
Soil biology
Soil research
Soil scientists
Soils
Worms
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Zusammenfassung:The Agriculture Dept's National Soil Tilth Lab in Ames, IA, studies soil composition and ecosystems to help improve crop yields for farmers. The lab has 21 scientists and 6 associates who work on a variety of projects such as studying worms and weeds.
ISSN:0037-7333
1930-5508