Soil organic matter (SOM) is made up of decaying plant and animal materials, along with living organisms like bacteria, fungi, and earthworms. Over time, leaves, roots, and other organic debris ...

Soil organic matter is composed of soil microbes including bacteria and fungi, decaying material from once-living organisms such as plant and animal tissues, fecal material, and products formed ...

BOYNE FALLS, MI — It was May 29, 2024 and Brian Kozminski was fly-fishing on the Boyne River when the water darkened and ...

Unlike plants, which produce their own food through photosynthesis, mushrooms are heterotrophs that rely on decaying organic matter for sustenance. These fascinating organisms play a crucial role ...