Smart farming technique to boost yields, cut fertilizer pollution

Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 13:30 in Earth & Climate

Researchers are using X-rays to help farmers increase yields and cut water pollution following an unexpected discovery in a pea and bean crop. Scientists hope to combine two new technologies to provide a rapid "same day" measurement of soil phosphorus availability, enabling farmers and growers to make more informed decisions about fertilizer application.

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