Combining biochar and dicyandiamide in organic fertilizer reduces cumulative ammonia losses by 27.1% compared to conventional urea fertilization, maintaining crop productivity despite reduced mineral nitrogen input. The treatment also supports economic returns through reduced nitrogen-related environmental and health costs.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalAgricultural Ecology and Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2026
A field study in northeastern China shows that combining no-tillage management with microbial organic fertilizer can significantly increase soil organic carbon across both surface and deeper soil layers. The treatment increased soil organic carbon by up to 93.2% and maintained larger macroaggregates, which can physically enclose organi...
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalAgricultural Ecology and Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2026
Scientists at NYU have identified a key regulator controlling nitrogen use in plants, which can be harnessed to develop 'gluttonous' plant varieties that absorb more nitrogen from the soil. This discovery could lead to reduced fertilizer application and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
SourceNew York University·JournalThe Plant Cell·DateJul 30, 2026
Researchers have developed a plasma technology that can produce nitrogen fertilizer suitable for cultivating rice seedlings under lunar conditions. The technology successfully neutralizes highly alkaline regolith and releases critical mineral nutrients, allowing plants to absorb them more readily.
SourceTohoku University·Journalnpj Microgravity·DateJun 29, 2026
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Researchers found that nanozeolite-coupled biochar fertilizer reduced soil-derived carbon dioxide emissions by 11-18% compared to conventional phosphorus fertilizer. The biochar-based fertilizer also reduced the Q10 value, indicating a decrease in soil carbon decomposition under warming.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2026
Kaminski's work highlights the importance of perennial foods, which represent a way of belonging to the earth and a different way of farming. Her poem 'Neighbors' captures the bonds of reciprocity created through shared practices like tending to plants, highlighting the connection between community, land, and emotional content.
A pilot study discovered over 100 different algae species in German farmland, with blue-green and green algae prevalent during summer, and yellow-green algae during spring and autumn. The research highlights the importance of soil algae in maintaining soil health and fertility.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 18, 2026
A new study led by Prof. YAN Xiaoyuan finds that most nitrogen gas emissions from rice paddies originate from soil organic nitrogen, rather than applied fertilizers. The researchers propose a novel mechanism to explain this phenomenon, suggesting that fertilizer activates soil nitrogen pools, indirectly driving larger nitrogen losses.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2026
A Concordia study reveals that black soldier flies can survive and thrive on goose feces, producing valuable biomass for composting and organic fertilizer. The insects' waste also serves as a nutritious fertilizer for duckweed, improving its growth rate and root system.
SourceConcordia University·JournalJournal of Environmental Management·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2026
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A new study by Cornell University suggests that animal and human waste could meet 102% of nitrogen and 50% of phosphorus needs for US agriculture, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. However, implementation challenges such as processing and transport need to be addressed to unlock this potential.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Sustainability·DateApr 15, 2026
Researchers discovered that human urine contains essential nutrients for plants, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The team developed a low-energy process to concentrate urine into a fertiliser-rich stream, reducing the burden on treatment plants.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering·DateApr 14, 2026
A study by MIT researchers found that nitrous oxide can hamper the growth of certain soil bacteria dependent on vitamin B12 for methionine biosynthesis. The findings suggest that N2O production in agricultural settings could influence microbial communities, potentially impacting crop health.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalmBio·DateMar 4, 2026
Researchers have identified a master regulator in plants that balances root and shoot growth when nutrients are limited, leading to yield increases of up to 24% in rice plants. This breakthrough could ultimately improve global crop yields while reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers.
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Researchers at Colorado State University have found a way to boost plant growth while maintaining its immune system through hormone treatment, showing promise for increasing food production. The approach involves genetically manipulating phytohormone interactions to restore cell division and increase disease resistance.
SourceColorado State University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateFeb 23, 2026
A new method to extract phosphorus from the Baltic Sea could reduce Europe's dependence on imported phosphate mining, revitalizing the ecosystem. Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a two-step approach using microbes to loosen and bind phosphorus.
SourceKTH, Royal Institute of Technology·JournalWater Research·DateFeb 18, 2026
Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of organic fertilizers. Biochar emerged as the most effective single solution, consistently reducing ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions while enhancing nitrogen retention.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 11, 2026
A new study reveals that seabird guano was a driving force behind the Chincha Kingdom's sociopolitical expansion on Peru's coast. The nutrient-rich bird droppings boosted corn yields and supercharged agriculture, fueling the kingdom's economy, trade, population growth, and regional influence.
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A recent study by RIKEN researchers analyzed the effects of pesticides and fertilizers on mandarin oranges in real-world farms across Japan. The findings showed that reducing chemical pesticides led to more fruit diseases, while also enhancing soil microbial diversity and improving carbon content. This trade-off highlights the need for...
Researchers at QST discovered that controlled gamma-ray mutagenesis can create heat-tolerant nitrogen-fixing bacteria in weeks, shortening development timelines. The method produces robust, climate-ready microbial products for agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and biofuel production.
SourceThe National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology·JournalMutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2026
Researchers at NUS develop dissolving microneedle patches to deliver beneficial microbes into plant tissue, accelerating early gains and using over 15% less biofertiliser. The approach points to precise fertiliser delivery, reduced waste and lower environmental impact.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateDec 9, 2025
A three-year field experiment in China found that no-tillage with total green manure mulching significantly increased maize biomass, grain yield, and photosynthetic capacity by improving soil water content and temperature. This method also optimized root structure and canopy coverage of maize.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalJournal of Integrative Agriculture·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2025
A study warns that Ukraine's soils are losing vital crop nutrients due to reduced fertilizer access and inefficient farming practices. To mitigate this, the authors recommend better farm management, efficient use of fertilizers, and introducing legumes into crop rotations.
SourceUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateNov 4, 2025
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Researchers have made significant progress in pulsed electrolysis, a method that uses excess nitrogen from air and water to produce valuable compounds like ammonia and urea. This energy-efficient process has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable agriculture.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeSurvey·DateOct 31, 2025
A new study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that China's cropland soils have stabilized in pH levels since 2013, linked to agricultural policy reforms. However, recovery has been slow and uneven across different types of farmland, with paddy fields showing signs of improvement but dryland soils remaining acidic.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 27, 2025
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison discovered waterhemp populations can survive PPO-inhibiting herbicides applied preemergence. This finding highlights the need to diversify weed management programs and understand resistance development over time for effective, long-term strategies.
SourceCambridge University Press·JournalWeed Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025
Prof. Salah Jellali will present his pioneering work on nutrient-enriched biochar, a sustainable solution transforming agricultural residues into powerful eco-fertilizers. His innovation leverages wastewater and mineral waste streams to create high-performance soil enhancers improving crop yields while closing resource loops.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·DateOct 22, 2025
A new study reveals the first detailed structure of HvAACT1, a barley root protein that enables plants to tolerate aluminum-rich acidic soils. This breakthrough provides the structural basis for citrate efflux in plants and has implications for designing crops that can withstand difficult conditions.
SourceOkayama University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 18, 2025
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A newly developed system recovers a valuable fertilizer from urine using solar energy, providing essential sanitation and reducing the need for expensive imported fertilizers. The prototype shows promise for powering irrigation in resource-limited regions and could be scaled to help farmers around the world.
SourceStanford University·JournalNature Water·DateAug 19, 2025
Researchers found that MtABCB1 plays a crucial role in promoting arbuscule development during AM symbiosis. The protein's auxin efflux activity is essential for modulating auxin distribution and homeostasis within symbiotic cells.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2025
Researchers found biochar improved soil's ability to hold nutrients and moisture, giving cotton plants better growth conditions. Biochar also helps improve water quality by keeping nitrates in the soil and out of groundwater.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Environmental Management·DateJul 30, 2025
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Researchers unveiled the link between solid electrolyte interphase structure and nitrogen reduction to ammonia, a promising eco-friendly approach to fertilizer production. The study reveals that ethanol-to-water ratio in the electrolyte significantly impacts ammonia conversion efficiency.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2025
A University of Illinois study investigates biologicals and biostimulants, live microbial inoculants and non-living chemicals applied to soil, seeds, and plants to improve growth. The researchers call for clarifying the terminology to properly regulate these products.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateJul 16, 2025
Scientists have developed a molecular uranium catalyst that can bind nitrogen gas in a 'side-on' way and convert it into ammonia. This breakthrough reveals a new catalytic pathway, bridging biological efficiency and industrial feasibility.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Chemistry·DateJul 16, 2025
Researchers at Nara Institute of Science and Technology have found beneficial microbes in rice roots that can support plant growth and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. The study reveals an increase in microbial diversity as plants mature, with nitrogen-fixing bacteria enriching the soil.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalPlant and Cell Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 4, 2025
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Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a more efficient light-based process for transforming fossil fuels into useful modern chemicals, effective even at room temperatures. The organic photoredox catalysis system uses visible light to alter chemical compounds, reducing energy demands and pollution in various industries.
SourceColorado State University·JournalScience·DateJun 19, 2025
The article discusses how emerging contaminants like agricultural pesticides and medicines are impacting water quality in developing countries. The presence of these pollutants is linked to toxic effects on humans and ecosystems, with many being undetected or under-regulated.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalFrontiers in Water·DateJun 9, 2025
A new digital tool provides free satellite monitoring and analysis of vegetation and crop health across Kansas and the nation. The Sentinel GreenReport Plus combines satellite imagery with climate datasets to provide users with insights into vegetation greenness, changes in land cover over time, and climate abnormalities.
The Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies report shows that 81% of producers use lime and fertilizer recommendations to improve soil fertility. The study also found that most producers are satisfied with the free soil testing services provided by the Marianna lab, which accounts for 80-85% of analysis in the state.
SourceUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture·DateMay 19, 2025
Scientists have discovered a new bacterial strain, Bacillus thuringiensis RZ2MS9, that can enhance the growth of soybeans and corn when combined with rhizobia. This partnership reduces fertilizer use, saving Brazilian growers an estimated USD 15 billion annually.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalFEMS Microbiology Ecology·DateApr 17, 2025
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Researchers identify CLE16 peptide as key molecule promoting symbiotic relationship between plants and beneficial soil fungi. Supplementing with this peptide or its fungal equivalent can enhance nutrient exchange and strengthen these traits in crops.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 14, 2025
The reuse of human urine could significantly reduce the global demand for fertilizers in agriculture, lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers have developed a system to recover nitrogen from urine, which can be used as fertilizer for urban agriculture.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalResources Conservation and Recycling·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2025
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University identified the CcMCA1 gene as a key player in the development of haustoria, structures that allow Cuscuta campestris to feed on host plants. Suppressing this gene expression can reduce the number of haustoria per centimeter, offering potential for controlling invasive plant species.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPlant and Cell Physiology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2025
Researchers demonstrate a new technique for encapsulating beneficial bacteria that can be stored and applied to plants to improve growth and protect against pests. The technique enables customized probiotics for plants, allowing farmers to use these bacteria in conjunction with agrochemicals.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2025
A new study found that adding green-synthesised iron nanoparticles (G-nFe) to pig manure neutralises bioavailable copper, reducing environmental risks. The process reduces exchangeable cooper by 66.8%, carbonate-bound copper by 47.5%.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2025
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A new study led by Colorado State University found that agricultural nitrogen fertilizer is the primary cause of seasonal carbon cycle swings. This discovery adds to scientific understanding of the carbon cycle and could help inform climate change mitigation strategies.
SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 4, 2025
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered iron oxides can drive phosphorus conversion at rates comparable to enzymes, unlocking access to essential nutrients for plant growth. The discovery could optimize agricultural soil use and improve crop yields.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateMar 4, 2025
The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed for corn production has been rising due to increased yield demands and nutrient loss during wetter springs. Improving efficiency through practices like crop rotation and spring fertilizer application can help reduce environmental losses.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 3, 2025
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Research by University of Missouri researchers uncovers microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated fertilizers, threatening human and animal health. The study suggests biodegradable alternatives and effective stormwater management to mitigate the risks associated with PC-CRFs.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials·DateFeb 26, 2025
Researchers have developed glass fertilizer beads that control nutrient release, boosting plant productivity without harming soil quality. The beads were found to be efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers, with minimal ecotoxicity.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Agricultural Science & Technology·DateFeb 21, 2025
Researchers developed a liquid fertilizer replacing unsustainable chemical fertilizers with organic waste, producing up to 100% of nitrogen and 77% of phosphorus. The method also increases phosphorus solubility by adjusting pH levels.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalChemosphere·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2025
Scientists have identified chemical compounds released by rice roots that determine how much methane the plants emit. A new strain of rice was bred using traditional breeding methods, resulting in yields of 8.96 tons/hectare while emitting up to 70% less methane.
SourceCell Press·JournalMolecular Plant·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 3, 2025
Researchers have developed a sustainable alternative to traditional fertilizer production by harnessing the Earth's natural heat and forces to cook up ammonia. The new recipe uses iron-rich rocks and nitrogen-laced water, producing about 1.8 kg of ammonia per ton of olivine, with no energy input or CO2 emission.
SourceCell Press·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2025
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A team from the Research Institute for Sustainability finds that supply structure changes, geopolitical competition, and decarbonization drive fertiliser market shifts. To address these challenges, coordinated measures are needed, including promoting sustainable fertiliser management practices and reducing synthetic fertiliser use.
SourceResearch Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) – Helmholtz Centre Potsdam·JournalOne Earth·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 21, 2025
A team of Illinois researchers has been awarded $5 million to create a new variety of corn called NSave, which aims to reduce nitrogen fertilizer use while maintaining crop yield. The project's goal is to lower costs for farmers and reduce the country's reliance on foreign fertilizer imports.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateJan 21, 2025
A recent study from the University of Illinois shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from air during early corn growth, increasing vegetative growth, nitrogen accumulation and yield by an average of 2 bushels per acre.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAgronomy Journal·DateJan 16, 2025
Researchers at John Innes Centre have discovered a biological mechanism that enhances partnerships between plant roots and soil microbes, increasing nutrient uptake. This finding holds great potential for advancing sustainable agriculture by reducing the need for inorganic fertilizers.
SourceJohn Innes Centre·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2025
A new study has found that diversified cropping systems can increase nitrogen supply in the soil, but do not lead to increased soil carbon levels. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, used stable carbon isotopes to analyze soil core emissions and found that decomposition rates were higher in longer rotations.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 15, 2025
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Researchers at Stanford University developed a prototype device that can produce ammonia from water vapor and nitrogen in the air using wind energy. The technology has the potential to eliminate the need for a century-old method of producing ammonia, which consumes 2% of global energy and contributes 1% of annual carbon dioxide emissions.
SourceStanford University·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 13, 2024
A global analysis suggests that recycling human and livestock excreta can contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide. Recycling these nutrients could reduce global net imports of mineral fertilizers by 41% for nitrogen, 3% for phosphorus, and 36% for potassium.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Sustainability·DateDec 11, 2024
A new long-term soil health survey in Uganda aims to understand the role of tenure security and plot decision-makers in soil health outcomes. The survey identifies differences in soil health between plots managed by women farmers and men farmers.
SourceInternational Food Policy Research Institute·DateDec 5, 2024