Iron (Fe) is a vital micronutrient for plants, which is required for processes such as photosynthesis and enzyme activity.

If phosphorus stayed locked in the soil, farmers would have wasted money on fertilizer they didn’t need. And excess phosphorus in soil can hinder the uptake of essential plant micronutrients and alter ...

For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering ...

As the global population continues to rise, the demand for agricultural productivity intensifies. However, the challenge is ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The environment ministry said that it plans to set up phosphorus recovery systems at 21 wastewater treatment plants to convert phosphorus into industrial raw materials and ...

Like building a house on a good foundation, starting a successful vegetable garden begins with the quality of the soil. We gardeners know that, of course, but many of us have only a vague idea of what ...

Food production depends heavily on phosphorus-based fertilizers, yet much of what is applied is lost, leaving soils depleted and harming long-term crop performance. To build a more sustainable future, ...

Abstract: A novel approach of detecting nutrient deficients of plants based on leaf images has been introduced. One approach involves breaking down the original leaf image into smaller segments and ...

Conceptual models depicting the possible mechanisms involved in P nutrition in the plant-soil systems fertilized with FePO 4 nanofertilizer (NF) (FePNF) or conventional fertilizer triple ...

Although soybeans generally supply up to 90% of their own nitrogen needs through their beneficial relationship with Rhizobium bacteria 1 and via the soil 2, there are several factors that can limit ...