Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence
As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024
Full articleBrazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’News
Brazilian researchers work to transform agave into the ‘sugarcane of the sertão’
Karina Toledo, from Bologna | FAPESP Climate change has caused an increase in the semi-arid climate region in Brazil. Data from the National Center for…
SourceOctober 16, 2024
Full articleHuman urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impactScience
Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impact
Human urine could offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, according to new research by scientists from the University of Birmingham and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleNitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solutionClimateScience
Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect. But researchers warn against a climate solution
By University of Sydney An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilisers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on…
SourceJuly 25, 2024
Full articleNew study finds human-caused nitrous oxide emissions grew 40 percent from 1980-2020, greatly accelerating climate changeClimate
New study finds human-caused nitrous oxide emissions grew 40 percent from 1980-2020, greatly accelerating climate change
By Boston College Emissions of nitrous oxide – a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide or methane – continued unabated between 1980 and 2020,…
SourceJune 12, 2024
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