Nitrogen is a critical limiting element for plant growth and production. It is a major component of chlorophyll, the most important pigment needed for photosynthesis, as well as amino acids, the ...

The transfer of genes that allow nitrogen to be fixed from the atmosphere into photosynthesizing cyanobacteria could one day lead to similarly engineered crops. Plants need nitrogen-rich soils to ...

New research shows how human activities, like fertilizer use and polluting, are impacting nitrogen-fixing plants which are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems by adding nitrogen to the soil.

This can be achieved through the use of grain legumes, which enhance soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation, and the application of chemical fertilizers. Whether grown as pulses for grain ...

Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura ...

An increase in nitrogen levels in the atmosphere due to human activities, including fertiliser use and pollution is reducing diversity among nitrogen-fixing plants, posing a threat to both ...

An assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University says his department is looking at how using Kura clover as a cover crop can impact corn production. Yichao Rui says the system could help boost ...

Nitrogen (N) is a critical macronutrient that influences various physiological, molecular, and metabolic processes in plants, ...

Corn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating whether mulching Kura ...

These plants are environmental heroes: they work together with soil microbes to "fix" nitrogen from the air ... With that knowledge, we hope to find ways to increase the efficiency of nitrogen ...

As the vibrant colors of summer give way to the crisp air of late fall, gardeners face the critical task of preparing their soil for the upcoming seasons. One of the most effective strategies to ...

Soil acidity was monitored for six months ... influenced by the roots' high nitrogen fixation rate," Nogueira said. More information: Caroline Souza et al, Nitrogen‐fixing bacteria boost floral ...