Researchers: Let crop residues rot in the field -- it's a climate win

(University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science) Plant material that lies to rot in soil isn't just valuable as compost. In fact, agricultural crop residue plays a crucial role in sequestering carbon, which is vital for reducing global CO2 emissions. This, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, among others.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news