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Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds

  • February 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds
Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that benefit soil function, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

Originally published at Phys.org

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