Location: Plant Science Research
Title: Sunrise on soil – Carbon is the currency of lifeAuthor
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Submitted to: Hay and Forage Grower
Publication Type: Popular Publication Publication Acceptance Date: 7/6/2023 Publication Date: 7/21/2023 Citation: Franzluebbers, A.J. 2023. Sunrise on soil – Carbon is the currency of life. Hay and Forage Grower. https://issuu.com/hayandforagegrower/docs/23-aug-sept-hfg?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ. Interpretive Summary: Photosynthesis captures carbon from the atmosphere and fixes it into carbohydrates in plants to nourish life on earth. An ARS scientist in Raleigh North Carolina described the important processes of photosynthesis and decomposition that occur simultaneously to fuel the carbon cycle needed for life support systems on the planet. Carbon stored in soil organic matter leads to key attributes that allow soil to function effectively for our benefit. This brief primer on soil carbon continues a series of popular press articles aimed at farmers managing forage and grazing lands in the US. Technical Abstract: Photosynthesis captures carbon from the atmosphere and fixes it into carbohydrates in plants to nourish life on earth. An ARS scientist in Raleigh North Carolina described the important processes of photosynthesis and decomposition that occur simultaneously to fuel the carbon cycle needed for life support systems on the planet. Carbon stored in soil organic matter leads to key attributes that allow soil to function effectively for our benefit. This brief primer on soil carbon continues a series of popular press articles aimed at farmers managing forage and grazing lands in the US. |
