Research for Organic Farming - Soya Thrives on Nitrogen From the Air

For the first time, the capacity of soya plants to absorb nitrogen from the air has been precisely determined in dry areas of Eastern Austria. The primary aim of this project, backed by the FWF Austrian Science Fund, is to compare methods for determining nitrogen fixation levels and their application under conditions of drought stress. These methods are of particular interest for organic farming, where soya is playing an increasingly important role. Initial findings were recently presented and discussed at an "open field day".

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