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January 29, 2014

Fertilizer nutrient imbalance to limit food production in Africa
Vienna, Austria (SPX) Jan 29, 2014
Underuse of phosphorus-based fertilizers in Africa currently contributes to a growing yield gap-the difference between how much crops could produce in ideal circumstances compared to actual yields. This phosphorus-specific yield gap currently lies at around 10% for subsistence farmers, but will grow to 27% by 2050 if current trends continue, according to a study published today in the journal Global Change Biology. "This research shows that the imbalance between nitrogen and phosphorus application ... read more

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