New Coating Makes Plant Fertilizer Release Nutrients Slower
Scientists created a new type of fertilizer by coating biochar (a charcoal-like material made from plant waste) with glucose (a type of sugar). This coating …
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Burned Rice Husks Help Rice Survive Salty Water
When saltwater seeps into farmland near the ocean, it can destroy rice crops and threaten food supplies. Scientists tested whether a special soil additive …
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