soil acidity
This project will employ nuclear techniques to develop sustainable farming practices and combat the global issue of salt-affected soils, which currently impact approximately 932 million hectares worldwide. The project aims to test the effectiveness of different soil additives, including the mineral polyhalite, to enhance soil health and crop productivity.
Africa faces urgent need to restore soil health amid rising food security concerns.
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Europe is falling behind in this field. The concerns 30 years ago was reasonable. Now not so much. We need crops that can survive in a more extreme future climate. Handle droughts and hot weather better. Crops that are less tasty to pests like hogs and deere.
Gene-edited crops set for groundbreaking European trials
