nitrogen fertilizers
11/13/2018
/
By Edsel Cook
Green for green: Organic fertilizers improve crop quality
Adding chemical fertilizers might boost the yield of your crop in the short term. But using organic fertilizers is not just limited to a long-term investment in the quality of your soil. Romanian researchers reported that using biologic means of improving the soil leads to healthier crops that fetch better prices. Most plants produce secondary […]
09/24/2018
/
By Edsel Cook
Scientists find a way to increase soybean yield through biological fixation, could remove the need for nitrogen fertilizers
Nitrogen fertilizers are a double-edged sword for soybean farmers. While they’re vital for large crops, they’re also expensive and potential pollutants. Thankfully, Brazilian researchers found a different way to boost yields by increasing the number of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the plant’s roots, according to a ScienceDaily report. Nitrogen is essential to the production of protein. Soybeans […]
« Return Home
1 of 1
Popular Articles
COPYRIGHT © 2017 RESEARCH NEWS
Privacy Policy