Root architecture and microbes work together to shape nitrogen acquisition: maize shows distinct microbial communities across depths and root types, and traits like lateral root branching strongly correlate with N-cycling microbes. Targeting root–microbe synergies could boost crop N efficiency and agricultural sustainability.

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Locating the microbes along the maize root system under nitrogen limitation: a root phenotypic approach by Tania Galindo-Castañeda et al. in @annbot.bsky.social

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Thanks Julia

🌟 It’s a great honour to receive this recognition for my work. This would not have been possible without the unwavering support from my colleagues in the SAE group @saegroupethz.bsky.social and the USYS department @usyseth.bsky.social at @ethz.ch, and all amazing collaborators around the world.

It was great contributing our share to this issue brief. #SoilBiodiversity #SoilHealth

Soils hold the key to our resilience. Our new Issue Brief shows how soil can:
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💪 Proud that our MICROSERVICES contributed to the policy brief on Soil Biodiversity Management.

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An upland landscape in Scotland with trees and open areas.

PhD opportunity with me at University of Edinburgh linked with Forest Research, funded by E5 DTP.

On the microbial mechanisms of soil carbon cycling in tree-planted upland soils. Apply before 14th Dec. Please share with your network.

Pic: one of our Scottish sites.

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#forumforag #researcher #microbial #ecology #soilscience #biodiversity… | SOILGUARD ‼️Speaker Alert‼️  We are glad to announce that Martin Hartmann will be one of our speakers at the #ForumforAg Day 1 event on March 31st representing both…

Consortium leader @martinhartmann.bsky.social will present important takehomes from our project at the #ForumforAg event: 🌱 "From Soil Science to Policy: Harnessing the Biodiversity Beneath Our Feet for a Climate-Resilient Future" 🌱

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Soil Inoculation: Does it work? YouTube video by Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative

If you missed today's webinar on soil inoculation, check it out on YouTube!

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Looking forward to moderate this webinar with such a great panel of speakers. Discuss with us the opportunities and challenges of soil inoculation. 🦠🍄

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🚀 Using data from a 40-year field trial, we show that organic cropping systems not only transform soil biodiversity but also supercharge its metabolic potential for nutrient cycling with lasting consequences for soil C, N, and P stocks. 🌾 #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth
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Nitrogen-cycling microbial guilds. Drawing by Joshua Binswanger.

"How can I stand on the ground every day and not feel its power? How can I live my life stepping on this stuff and not wonder at it?" William Logan

Soils are the essence of life, and I deeply admire the tiny biological engines that keep them functional.

Happy World Soil Day 2024 !

Things are really heating up for the Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2026 in Victoria, Canada. The Program-at-a-Glance is now available website (globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org/program/), as well as information about your travel and visas.

My research focuses on #soilhealth and we are just starting a new project on #regenerativeagriculture with on farm trials. Would be great to be on the list in order to find people with the same interests.

So true

But that's not what our study is showing. We like to stick to the facts. #TrustTheScience

Organic and conventional cropping systems modulate the response of nitrogen-cycling microbial guilds to drought with potential implications for plant nutrition. Thrilled to share the 2nd publication from the @biodiversaplus.bsky.social project @microservices.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.so...

Trees in an upland valley in Scotland, UK

I am offering a PhD opportunity at University of Edinburgh as part of the E5 DTP. CASE partner: Forest Research

On the microbial mechanisms of soil carbon cycling in tree-planted upland soils. Application deadline: 6th Jan. Please share with your network.

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Thirsty plants? Soil microbes to the rescue! - Facts&Reasons Summary Water is crucial for plant growth and its scarcity affects many plant metabolic processes, such as photosynthesis. Drought events are impacting crop production, and their intensity and frequen...

How microbes help plants to survive drought. A wonderful outreach article by Elena Giuliano from our Sustainable Agroecosystems group at @usyseth.bsky.social

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Reallabor Jurapark Aargau - ein Reallabor für nachhaltige Entwicklung YouTube video by Department D-USYS, ETH Zurich

Science meets society to promote sustainable development. This is the goal of the real-world laboratory "Jurapark Aargau", where cooperation takes place on an equal footing to build socially relevant knowledge. Video in Swiss German with English subtitles: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtEt...

Be careful how you spend your money 👆

Implementing agri-environmental schemes that reward reduced fertilization and high plant species richness can enhance grassland multifunctionality and promote sustainable land management practices. A study highly relevant for policy, led by @valentinecology.bsky.social.
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Very happy to share our new paper
"Indicators for Grassland Multifunctionality"
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Exactly. Most studies showing that fungi are more resistant to drought come from less disturbed systems such as grasslands. Cropping systems are often more disturbed (e.g. by tillage), which could disrupt the fungal network and exacerbate the response. In fact, we mention this in section 4.4.

All systems in the DOK trial are plowed to 20 cm and include a seven-year crop rotation with legumes. Therefore, even the conventional systems include some regenerative practices and comparison with more divergent systems (e.g. no-till, monocultures, etc.) could lead to different results.

🚨Welcome all new users! I am looking for a #PhD student to with on the #microbiome of #soil #fauna. #'omics, #isotopes, all that jazz. Please repost!

Cool list. I am working on soil microbiomes. Can you add me to the list?