First step to reduce plant need for nitrogen fertilizer uncovered

Nitrogen fertilizer costs US farmers approximately $8 billion each year, and excess fertilizer can find its way into rivers and streams, damaging the delicate water systems. A new discovery could be the first step toward helping crops use less nitrogen, benefiting both farmers' bottom lines and the environment.

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