Living roots power the system
Roots move carbon belowground, create channels and support a rhizosphere community. Different root architectures explore different parts of the soil profile.
Residue protects and feeds
Surface cover changes temperature, evaporation and erosion. Decomposition then releases nutrients at a rate shaped by residue quality, moisture and placement.
Change is cumulative
Soil response often requires multiple seasons. Use consistent methods and compare the same field positions over time.