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Forest Soil Carbon Flux Measurement and Applications

Measuring forest soil carbon flux gives an insight into the health of forest ecosystems and provides feedback on the effects of global warming. This article outlines how soil CO2 efflux is determined and the applications of soil carbon flux research.The Earth’s carbon cycle maintains a steady balance of carbon in the atmosphere that supports plant and animal life. In recent years, concerns about ...

Digging Deeper into Soil Tests

In 2022, the technologies available to growers are vast and varied, spanning from biological to digital, all promising to maximize yields. Inputs on the other hand are quite limited, with ...

Do soils need a low-salt diet?

Doctors often tell their patients to reduce their salt intake as part of a healthy lifestyle. When we start looking at food labels, we may find salt in surprising places – like baked goods, drinks and canned foods. While you may try to keep ...

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CO2 Respirometer

Investigate Solutions for Soil Carbon Cycling. Solvita IRTH is a simple yet highly sophisticated CO2 tool for monitoring carbon dioxide emissions as they naturally occur in moist biological samples such as soil. IRTH® (pronounced “earth”) is an elegant and exciting means to observe and precisely measure biological decay or deterioration of soils, plant litter, composts and more.