Innovative Controlled-Release Polyurethane-Coated Urea Could Reduce N Leaching in Tomato Crop in Comparison to Conventional and Stabilized Fertilizers
Large amounts of fertilizers are being used in agriculture to sustain growing demands for food, especially in vegetable production systems. Soluble fertilizers can generally ensure high crop yields, but excessive leaching of nutrients, mainly as nitrate, can be a major cause of water pollution. Cont...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/11/1827 |