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Discovery and Advancement for Regenerative and Integrated Soil Systems

D.A.R.I. SOIL
Discovery and Advancement for Regenerative and Integrated Soil Systems

Advancing sustainable agriculture through rigorous interdisciplinary soil health restoration using best management practices.

COVER CROPS | AGRO-FORESTRY | CROP MODELING | ENHANCED ROCK WEATHERING | RHIZOSPHERE | REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

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Our Mission

Advancing Soil Health Through Interdisciplinary Soil Management 

We bridge the gap between traditional agricultural science and cutting-edge soil research. Our lab utilizes a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to understand the complex interactions between soil microbiology, nutrient cycling, and sustainable farming practices.

Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of every project. We develop and validate scientific protocols that restore degraded soils, ensuring long-term productivity while preserving the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems for future generations.

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Soil Health Restoration with Cover crops

We conducted a study on how the role of native cover crops could enhance microbial communities, nutrient cycling, and physical properties in Southeastern soils. 

Field Trials & Data

Short-term observational studies on the impact of cover crop mixtures as a regenerative practice on soil physical, chemical, and biological health

Enhanced Rock Weathering observational study on the impact of carbon sequestration in diverse soils.

Interdisciplinary Soil Science

Exploring the intersection of biology, chemistry, and engineering to develop sustainable soil health protocols.

Research in Action

Let's Connect

We invite researchers, institutions, and agricultural partners to join our interdisciplinary efforts in sustainable soil science. Reach out to discuss potential collaborations, joint research projects, or academic partnerships.

bdari@ncat.edu

Research Area of Interest

15+

RESEARCH PROJECTS

150+

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

24+

External Collaborations
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