Fertilizer nitrogen (N) use is expanding globally to satisfy food, fiber, and fuel demands of a
growing world population. Fertilizer consumers are being asked to improve N use efficiency …

Nutrient use efficiency (NUE) is a critically important concept in the evaluation of crop
production systems. It can be greatly impacted by fertilizer management as well as by soil …

The biosphere, our fragile and exquisite home, is changing abruptly and irrevocably, largely
from human interference. Most or all of the coming stresses have links to the land, so finding …

Winter rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crop (RCC) has potential to reduce NO3–N loss from
corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] fields. However, RCC effects on …

Understanding the effect of various agricultural management practices on nitrous oxide
(N2O) emissions is crucial to advise farmers and formulate policies for future greenhouse …

O uso adequado de fertilizantes minerais é um dos principais fatores para promover a
segurança alimentar global nos tempos atuais. Mais de 48% dos 7 bilhões de pessoas hoje …

Potential economic and environmental benefits of increasing nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE)
are widely recognized but scarcely quantified. This study quantifies the effects of increased …

Efficient management of P fertilizers ensures good yield of crops and adequate food supply.
In the acid soil of the tropics, soluble P is fixed by Al and Fe. Exploitation of the high CEC …

Effective management strategies for nitrogen (N) fertiliser are important to ensure optimum
seed yields and seed quality of canola (Brassica napus L.) crop production. A field …

Commercial maize (Zea mays) yields have increased substantially since the introduction of
hybrid maize in the late 1930s, but future increases in grain yield will become increasingly …