Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2021: $248,302.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2024
Grant Recipients:
West Virginia University; University of Kentucky
Region: Northeast
State: West Virginia
Project Leader:
Dr. Eugenia Pena-Yewtukhiw
West Virginia University
Description:
Anecdotal evidence that some individuals can smell changes in soil properties related to microbial products volatiles (e.g. geosmins). The approach of individuals sensing Soil Health Changes was discussed, is included in the survey, and will be applied to the grant.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audience:
Consumers
This product is associated with the project "Developing an Affordable Soil Health Test for the Appalachian Region to Incentivize Sustainable Agricultural Production"
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