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importantSYS.SOURCE: StudyFinds.com2026-08-27T11:47:07Z

Soil Biological Activity Assessment via Cotton Underwear Decomposition Study

A study using 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear buried across Switzerland revealed that private gardens exhibit the highest soil biological activity, with decomposition rates strongly correlating to soil nutrient levels and organic content. The 'Underpants Index' provides a simple, citizen science-based method to assess soil fertility, complementing traditional tea bag decomposition tests.

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