Decomposition is essential to all ecosystems, both on land and in the ocean. In marine environments, decomposition and ...

Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...

Earthworms remove 70-95 percent of antibiotic resistance genes from farm manure, making safer fertilizer for crops.

Scientists show how bacteria can degrade solid bedrock, jump-starting a long process of alteration that creates the mineral portion of soil. Research published this week by University of ...

When plants or parts of them die, billions of small creatures help to break down the organic material. Next to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, also some soil-living invertebrates seem to be ...

To create biodegradable products, such as bags or packages, researchers developed a technology to make special biopolymers, which bacteria produce naturally MOSCOW, November 18. /TASS/. Scientists at ...

There are several effective ways to compost organic waste. Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This ...