NEW PLANT EFFICIENCY NEEDED. “The 2.2-fold increase in food calories available per capita that was achieved over the past 50 years is associated with a 7.3-fold increase in the amount of nitrogenous fertilizer applied and a more than 3-fold higher input of phosphate.” This review outlines a number of engineered plant solutions to meet humanity’s future plant food needs. It is no longer a question of nice to have, but one of must have. ”
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