Could manure and compost act like probiotics, reducing antibiotic resistance in urban soils?

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Aug 14, 2024, 4:21 pm790 ptsTrendingInteresting
Urban soils often contain chemical contaminants, such as heavy metals or trace amounts of antibiotics, along with higher levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research from the University of Maryland suggests that, in some cases, boosting urban soil health with compost and treated manure may reduce the…

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