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Mapping nutrient distributions over the Atlantic Ocean

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Large-scale distributions of two important nutrient pools - dissolved organic nitrogen and dissolved organic phosphorus (DON and DOP) have been systematically mapped for the first time over the Atlantic Ocean in a study led ...


Scientists announce unique acacia tree's promise to revive African soils

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 3

Scientists said today at the 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry that a type of acacia tree with an unusual growth habit—unlike virtually all other trees—holds particular promise for farmers in Africa as a free source of nitrogen ...


Nitrogen research shows how some plants invade, take over others

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Biologists know that when plants battle for space, often the actual battle is for getting the nitrogen.


Ethanol production could jeopardize soil productivity

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 3

There is growing interest in using crop residues as the feedstock of choice for the production of cellulosic-based ethanol because of the more favorable energy output relative to grain-based ethanol. This would also help ...


Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test measures microbial nitrogen

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Contrary to the prevailing view, cereal crops derive the majority of their nitrogen from the soil, not fertilizer. Soils differ considerably in microbial activities that determine nitrogen-supplying power, and these differences ...