Wetlands include bogs, swamps, bayous, marshes, billabongs, fens, vernal pools, lagoons, and other waterlogged areas and woods. A wetland exists when salty or fresh water is present on top ofContinue Reading
In many places of the world, rice is the principal staple crop. Modern agriculture relies on fertilizer, and much of that fertilizer is based on so-called natural gas, which accountsContinue Reading
Our earth is becoming increasingly plastic. Plastic pollution has increased tremendously in recent years as a result of the rise in plastic manufacturing and consumption. Microplastic particles are collecting in evenContinue Reading
Excessive use of nitrogen, phosphate and potassium based fertilizers is causing environmental contamination and abuse of fertilizer subsidies. Now Indian scientists have identified rice cultivars that are efficient in nitrogenContinue Reading
Algae blooms are a serious problem for lakes, rivers, streams and seas around the world. Farmers use fertilizer to grow crops, and fertilizer runoff empties into waterways, flooding aquatic ecosystemsContinue Reading
Persistent overuse of fertilizers to increase the crop yield has led to serious consequences on environment and human health. The problem has now come to full circle and the challengeContinue Reading
