University of Idaho buried cotton underwear in 34 Idaho fields for eight weeks; soil microbes broke down the cotton as a simple soil-health test
The University of Idaho employs an innovative cotton underwear test to assess soil health by monitoring how the fabric decomposes over an eight-week period. This unique method highlights microbial activity in the soil, which is crucial for nurturing plant growth and minimizing the need for synthetic inputs. Gardeners can adopt…
The Economic Times ·