Nanozeolite-coupled biochar-based phosphorus fertilizer decreases soil N

Summary: Imagine a super-powered plant food made from tiny minerals (nanozeolite) and charcoal (biochar). This new phosphorus fertilizer is amazing at helping plants grow bigger and use nutrients much better. But there's a catch! While it boosts plant growth, scientists found that it actually lowers the amount of nitrogen in the dirt. This means that while plants get plenty of phosphorus, farmers need to pay close attention so the soil doesn't run out of important nitrogen.

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