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Q50. Why do soils become water repellent?
Soils become water repellent when organic compounds from plant residues, animal manure, and microbes coat soil particles, especially under dry conditions that slow their breakdown.
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Q48. Will my crop rotation change soil biology, and does it improve soil biology in the long run?
Crop rotation positively influences soil biology by providing diverse food sources that enhance microbial diversity, but these benefits only persist if the rotation is maintained long-term.
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Q46. Is my herbicide killing soil biology?
Herbicides temporarily reduce soil microbial activity but rarely eliminate it completely; impacts depend on application frequency, herbicide type, and soil management practices.
View moreQ44. Where do microbes live in the soil?
Soil microbes primarily live around plant roots, organic matter, and decomposing residues, thriving in moist soil pores and aggregates, mostly in the top 15 cm where food and water are abundant.
View moreQ43. How long do microbes take to ‘bounce back’ after drought?
Soil microbes begin recovering from drought within hours of moisture returning, with bacteria bouncing back quickly, fungi taking days to weeks, and nitrifying organisms around a week.
View moreQ42. Does tilling the soil kill soil microbes?
Tillage temporarily reduces soil microbes, especially beneficial fungi, but strategic and occasional tillage can actually improve soil biology long-term by addressing other soil constraints.
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