BioSolWest. BioSolWest: Assessment of Soil Biological Health in the Western Region of Paraná

"BioSolWest is a research project focused on assessing the soil biological health in the western region of Paraná, Brazil. Over a span of two years, we conducted a comprehensive study in 14 rural properties with clayey and sandy soils. Parameters such as carbon biomass, basal respiration, qCO2, microbial biomass nitrogen, and fungal and bacterial quantities were evaluated using epifluorescence microscopy. The project also involved metagenomic analysis (shotgun) to examine the microbial composition in the best and worst performing samples each year. Through this project, we aim to gain insights into the soil's biological characteristics and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the region."