Africa > Microbes critical factor for soil carbon storage, new research confirms

Microbes critical factor for soil carbon storage, new research confirms

Published 23:57 on June 12, 2023  /  Last updated at 02:37 on June 13, 2023  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, China, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, South & Central, US, Voluntary

Microbes are the most critical factor in determining the carbon storage capacity of soil, far surpassing other processes like decomposition, according to new research that could have significant implications for climate change mitigation and improving soil health for agriculture.
Microbes are the most critical factor in determining the carbon storage capacity of soil, far surpassing other processes like decomposition, according to new research that could have significant implications for climate change mitigation and improving soil health for agriculture.


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