Slivers of land could power cheaper, greener nitrogen fertilizers
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 08:30
in Earth & Climate
Nitrogen-based fertilizer contributes to the high yields expected from crops in the developed world, but its high use also damages nearby waters and ecosystems. Conversely, developing countries that most need yield improvements face bottlenecks in getting those fertilizers because of high costs and low crop prices. Purdue University scientists, led by Nick Carpita, a professor in […]