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Tag: crop yields

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Biofertilizers change plants’ natural microbes

Posted on April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 by Madeline Taylor

Scientists tested how mixtures of plant-growth-promoting bacteria affect the microbial communities of different sunflower varieties for use…

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    Is the most profitable fertilizer level also safe for the environment?

    Posted on January 19, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

    Researchers in the midwestern US measured how much nitrogen corn plants used versus how much remained in the soil, to help farmers maximize…

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