Environment and Resources

Lactarius

15.05.2025

Dual Relationship with Two Fungi Makes Trees Fitter

Several tree species form a symbiotic relationship with two different groups of mycorrhiza fungi at the same time. These trees cope better when water and nutrients are in short supply.
Bodenanalyse mit mobilen Spektrometern

14.05.2025

Soil Analysis with Portable Spectrometers

Mobile near-infrared spectroscopy is a fast and affordable way of measuring key soil parameters. It enables the fertiliser requirement to be determined easily with pinpoint precision. Agroscope has published a new factsheet outlining this technology.
Gleisbegrünung

12.05.2025

Targeted greening to control track-side vegetation

To reduce the use of herbicides to control track-side vegetation, the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) commissioned Agroscope and HEPIA to develop a low-growing plant mix for the track area.

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