fertilizers

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Publications

CIMMYT scientists seek alternatives to synthetic nitrogen using biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in order to reduce a significant driver of climate change.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Study describing development of wheat with biological nitrogen inhibition ability from wild relative receives award for outstanding papers published in PNAS.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Researchers study the design, delivery and use of digital decision-support tools for smallholder maize farmers in northern Nigeria.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Phys.org (3 Sep 2021)

An international collaboration has discovered a biological nitrification inhibition trait that, when transferred to growing wheat varieties, can reduce the use of fertilizers and boost yields.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

Scientists used a wild grass trait that inhibits soil microbes from producing environmentally-harmful nitrogen compounds. Widespread use of the new technology could lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Features

A new study identifies global emissions and mitigation hotspots ripe for more efficient nitrogen use in maize and wheat production.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Press releases

A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs.”

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Digital platform provides information that will help increase crop productivity and improve soil health.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
In the media

Source: Down To Earth (5 Mar 2021)

A study led by CIMMYT found that the use of field-specific fertilizer in the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP) can increase grain yield, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost incomes for farmers.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

CIMMYT market development specialist works to strengthen the seed and fertilizer market systems and value chains in Nepal.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

New research shows that the Nutrient Expert decision tool is better for farmers’ fields, extension services and the environment.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

Don’t underestimate the crucial role nitrogen plays in cereal-based agroecosystems and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Explainers

The most essential nutrient in global crop production is also one of the most challenging to work with.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Researchers take stock of the fertilizer recommendation tools in available in Ethiopia in support of the country’s National Soils Strategy.