03/05/2026
“A gram of soil — about a quarter of a teaspoon — can easily contain a billion bacterial cells and several miles of fungal filaments,” says Kate Scow, professor of soil science and soil microbial ecology at UC Davis.
That’s an entire universe of life working underground; an entire universe breaking down organic matter, cycling nutrients, and building structure.
When that living network is fed and balanced, soil becomes more resilient, productive, and self-sustaining.
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