Reducing reliance on nitrogen fertilizers with biological nitrogen fixation

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Mar 26, 2020, 4:19 pm1k ptsInteresting
Crop yields have increased substantially over the past decades, occurring alongside the increasing use of nitrogen fertilizer. While nitrogen fertilizer benefits crop growth, it has negative effects on the environment and climate, as it requires a great amount of energy to produce. Many scientists are seeking…

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