Bacteria aims to boost nitrogen fixation and crop yield

Trial results show early application is highly efficient while avoiding environmental soil losses

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A new product claims to give bean growers the chance to boost crops' nitrogen fixation capability
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A new product claims to give bean growers the chance to boost crops' nitrogen fixation capability

A new endophytic bacteria is offering bean growers the chance to boost a crop's nitrogen fixation capability by capturing atmospheric nitrogen and converting into a form suitable for use with plants...

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