Predation of plant parasitic nematodes by other soil organisms
A diverse range of soil organims minimise the impact of pest nematodes via mechanisms such as predation, parasitisation, production...
Burning versus stubble retention
Organic residues within the particulate organic carbon fraction provide a labile source of carbon for soil organisms to consume.
Recycled organics fertiliser
Understanding the chemical make-up of recycled organics is an essential first step in evaluating the potential soil and crop...
Potential roles of biological amendments for profitable grain production – A review
This review highlights the lack of field-scale evidence of benefits for many biological amendments with potential to be used...
Environmental controls of soil fungal abundance and diversity in Australia’s diverse ecosystems
Soil fungi are vital for ecosystem functioning, but an understanding of their ecology is still growing.
Soil predation and pore space
All organisms in soil occupy the pore space surrounded by mineral particles, plant roots and organic matter.
Efficacy and longevity of biological amendments in a farming system
There is currently little evidence for efficacy of biological inputs within the broadacre dry-land grains context.
Benefits of improving soil biological fertility in a mixed farming system in Western Australia
This video shows a farmer's experience of managing soil for biological fertility.
