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Urban soil fertility skyrockets after de-sealing, boosting plant growth and biodiversity.

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Evolution of Physico-Chemical Properties, Microbial Biomass and Microbial Activity of an Urban Soil after De-Sealing
Giancarlo Renella

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Urban soil in Naples, Italy, became more fertile after being de-sealed during construction and colonized by plants. De-sealing improved soil quality by reducing density and increasing nutrients, microbial activity, and enzyme levels. The soil showed higher fertility compared to nearby arable land. De-sealed urban soils can quickly improve without human intervention, especially when plants grow on them.