Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions find use in a variety of soil amendment applications, including: the control of soil born pests and pathogens； the improvement in soil fertility and/or characteristics, e.g. mineral release, water filtration； the neutralization and/or degradation of toxins, etc.
