Little is known regarding soil microbes and nutrition levels in vegetables under various farming practices. This project measures soil microbial community structure, extracellular enzyme activity, and nutrient density in green and black beans cultivated using conventional versus organic farming methods.
Funded by: Pa. Department of Agriculture
Principal Investigators: Jinjun Kan and Diana Oviedo Vargas
Collaborating Organizations: Purdue University and Rodale Institute
Project Years: 2022, 2023, 2024
