URBANA, Ill. — What if farmers could not only prevent excess phosphorus from polluting downstream waterways, but also recycle that nutrient as a slow-release fertilizer, all without spending a lot of money?
Scientists hit nutrient pollution with biochar
Relatively lightweight and porous biochar can act like a sponge. It serves as a habitat for many soil microorganisms known to promote soil and plant health.
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