By examining the bacteria, Archaea, and fungi living in soils, this project will provide insights on how farming practices and land management affect the microbes that make soils healthy. This information will help improve guidelines for growing squash and managing nutrients on farm fields.
(Project details may change over the lifespan of a project. The project description listed here is from the annual report of the most recent project year.)
Funded by: Pa. Department of Agriculture
Principal Investigator: Jinjun Kan
Collaborating Organizations: Purdue University and Rodale Institute
Project Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
