Tag: fertilizer

Research indicates crop-available legacy phosphorus could fertilize crops while saving farmers money

Posted: May 26, 2020

Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFSAS) report soil legacy phosphorus could be enough to fertilize crops – at least for a planting season or two. Using the abundance of this common… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research

Tags: fertilizer, phosphorus, Soil and Water Sciences, Soil and Water Sciences Department, Vimala Nair

Research examines efficient use of nitrogen fertilizer for tomatoes

by Mike Loizzo

Posted: April 10, 2020

The efficient use of fertilizer is a concern to those in and outside of agricultural production. Too much, or application at the wrong time, wastes resources for producers and can pose a risk to the environment. Researchers in… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research

Tags: fertilizer, Laura Jalpa, Rao Mylavarapu, Soil and Water Sciences, Soil and Water Sciences Department, tomato

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