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.
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.
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.
