Human dependence on nitrogen fertilizers and its consequences

Authors

  • Fernando De la Torre Spain
  • Rafael A Cañas Spain

Keywords:

fertilizers

Abstract

In the current demographic context, with a excessive population growth worldwide and a continuous increase in the level oflife in especially populated countries, cover the nutritional needs and demands of humanity has become an extraordinary challenge.

 

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Published

2014-12-20

How to Cite

De la Torre, F., & Cañas, R. A. (2014). Human dependence on nitrogen fertilizers and its consequences. Encuentros En La Biología, 7(152), 203–206. Retrieved from https://revistas.uma.es/index.php/enbio/article/view/18062