Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold. The study demonstrated that tree seedlings grown in ADE-enriched soils saw exponential growth compared to control soils. A type of soil called terra preta da Amazônia, or Amazon dark earth (ADE), promote
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth (ADE) to soils can significantly boost plant growth, according to a study by Brazilian scientists published in Frontiers in Soil Science. ADE, also known as terra preta, is highly fertile due to its