New Findings On Mother Earth's Earthy Scent

That evocative "earthy" scent of the soil returning to life in spring -- and nasty earthy tastes and odors in fish and drinking water -- actually results from two substances released by soil bacteria. Researchers now report identifying how one of these substances forms, an understanding that could lead to improvements in the quality of water and food products.

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