Nitrogen (N) is the most limiting nutrient for the production of vegetable crops, but
anthropogenic sources pose risks due to its transformation into several reactive forms and …

Crop nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is crucial for sustainable food security as well as for a
sustainable environment. It can be improved in the short term through improved fertilizer …

Modern agriculture has a major impact on natural resources in terms of exploitation and use.
Land and water resources are being exploited by ever-increasing population pressures …

Nitrogen (N) is an essential but generally limiting nutrient for biological systems.
Development of the Haber-Bosch industrial process for ammonia synthesis helped to relieve …

In agricultural cropping systems, relatively large amounts of nitrogen (N) are applied for
plant growth and development, and to achieve high yields. However, with increasing N …

More than a half-century after the initial conceptualization of nitrogen use efficiency, crop
improvement progress for direct nitrogen gains remains an elusive target. A more relevant …

In this review, we present the recent developments and future prospects of improving
nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops using various complementary approaches. These …

Research on plant nitrogen (N) nutrition has gained enormous impact over the past few
years. This special issue includes invited reviews, insights and research articles highlighting …

Crop productivity relies heavily on nitrogen (N) fertilization. Production and application of N
fertilizers consume huge amounts of energy, and excess is detrimental to the environment; …

Nitrogen (N) is an essential plant macro-nutrient for crop sustainability and productivity.
Substantial quantities of N fertilizers are being applied in soil, but only about 33% is utilized …