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Can We Grow One of the World’s Largest Food Crops Without Fertilizer?

Can We Grow One of the World’s Largest Food Crops Without Fertilizer?

FromFood Production (Video)


Can We Grow One of the World’s Largest Food Crops Without Fertilizer?

FromFood Production (Video)

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Length:
4 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Researchers from UC Davis, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Mars, Incorporated have made a remarkable discovery: an indigenous variety of Mexican corn that can also fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, instead of requiring synthetic fertilizers. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 34104]
Released:
Oct 4, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (48)

In 2040 there will be 9 billion people to feed. Experts from around the world are researching ways to produce enough food without harming the environment.