Technical Peer Reference

Damp earth clings to the blade of a hori-hori knife; the scent of geosmin rises as the soil is disturbed….

Crushed pine needles release a sharp, resinous scent that signals high terpene concentrations and a healthy metabolic state. When you…

The smell of damp earth after a heavy rain indicates a high concentration of geosmin; this organic compound signals the…

The smell of damp earth after a rain event is the result of geosmin, a metabolic byproduct of Actinobacteria. When…

The smell of damp, decaying organic matter and the sharp tang of mineral-rich soil define the interior of a successful…

Crushing a handful of friable loam reveals the sharp, metallic scent of geosmin; it is the smell of a productive…