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Unraveling how potassium bound to soil minerals is made bioavailable for uptake by plants
Luckily, soils contain potassium in soil minerals, and there are many species of microbes that can weather mineral surfaces by secreting organic acids that dissolve the minerals, thereby releasing ...
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Phosphorous could be “overprioritized” as farmers weigh input costs
Corn farmers are likely looking to shave input costs in the face of low commodity prices. And University of Minnesota ...
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Balancing act: Nitrogen and potassium key to boosting apple photosynthesis
Nitrogen and potassium are fundamental nutrients for plant growth, but imbalances frequently disrupt agricultural systems.
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Yes, you really do have to rake up those wet leaves on your lawn. Here’s why
Simply rake or blow fallen leaves into a pile and secure them with a wire cage or weighted piece of plastic to keep the ...
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Fundamentals of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
Soils can be thought of as storehouses for plant nutrients. Many nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may be supplied to plants solely from reserves held in the soil. Others like potassium are ...
Govt should boost soil nutrients to maintain yields, say scientists
A mapping of India's soil health has shown that almost 90 per cent of the land is deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus, and ...