Nanoparticle fertilizer could contribute to new 'green revolution'
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 11:31
in Mathematics & Economics
The 'Green Revolution' of the '60s and '70s has been credited with helping to feed billions around the world, with fertilizers being one of the key drivers spurring the agricultural boom. But in developing countries, the cost of fertilizer remains relatively high and can limit food production. Now researchers report a simple way to make a benign, more efficient fertilizer that could contribute to a second food revolution.