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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Main Authors: Luca Incrocci, Rita Maggini, Tommaso Cei, Giulia Carmassi, Luca Botrini, Ferruccio Filippi, Ronald Clemens, Cristian Terrones, Alberto Pardossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/11/1827