Gene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production
If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day ...
Protein that protects biological nitrogen fixation from oxidative stress could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers
An oxygen sensor protein protects the enzymatic machinery of biological nitrogen fixation from serious damage, and its use in ...
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Get the Most Bang for Your Fertilizer Buck
With these eight tips, you can make smarter decisions when it comes to fertilizer, ensuring your crops get the nutrients they ...
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Gene-Edited Bacteria: New Nitrogen Source for Corn
If corn was ever jealous of soybean's relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, advancements in gene editing could one day even the playing field. A ...
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Could this fundamental discovery revolutionize fertilizer use in farming?
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes.
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Fertilizer from Sewage, a Utility Money Maker, Faces Uncertain Future
MILWAUKEE – Mounting concern about chemical contaminants in sewage sludge, a waste product widely seen as recyclable and ...
Diversified cropping systems boost nitrogen supply but not soil carbon, study finds
Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon ...
"The media is furious": the largest fertilizer producer in Germany was finished off by Russian imports
The largest producer of fertilizers in Germany, the company "ESKE" is forced to stop one of the two production plants ...
Gene mutation in roots that enhances microbe partnerships could cut fertilizer use
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. This ...