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Grasslands study finds increasing fertilizer use drastically reduces the number of flowers and insects NewsPlant Science

Grasslands study finds increasing fertilizer use drastically reduces the number of flowers and insects

In the world’s longest-running ecological experiment, researchers found that increasing fertilizer use in agricultural grasslands reduces flower numbers five-fold and halves pollinator populations. Reducing fertilizer boosts biodiversity but lowers yields. A potential solution involves limiting nitrogen while maintaining other nutrients,…
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13/03/2025