The study looked at how different farming practices affect the health of soil. They found that using minimal disturbance and leaving plant residue on the soil can increase the amount of organic matter in the soil and boost the activity of helpful microbes. This is important for keeping soil healthy and productive for growing crops. The researchers discovered that not tilling the soil increased the amount of microbial biomass and dissolved organic carbon in the soil. Overall, these findings show that taking care of the soil by disturbing it less and leaving plant residue can improve soil quality and help plants grow better.