University of Houston project selected for USDA initiative on soil health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has selected a University of Houston project as one of 12 nationwide initiatives aimed at enhancing soil health and productivity through innovative tools and techniques. The UH project will focus on developing a new nutrient management strategy to grow crops in poor-quality soils with higher resistance to climate change.

Healthy soils function as vibrant ecosystems that support plant and animal life, improve water and air quality, and boost the overall health of plants, animals, and people.