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Soil biology may cut nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat
Original: Soil biology may hold the key to sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat
New reporting suggests soil biology could play a central role in reducing synthetic nitrogen inputs in Canadian winter wheat production. Researchers are examining how soil microbial communities affect nitrogen availability and uptake, with potential benefits for both crop yields and the environmental footprint of fertiliser use. The findings are of interest to farmers and agronomists seeking more sustainable cropping systems.
Why now: Agriculture's nitrogen use is under scrutiny for cost and environmental impact, making biological alternatives newsworthy.
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Evidence
- Soil biology may hold the key to sustainable nitrogen use in Canadian winter wheat · Open Access Government
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