{"id":35200,"date":"2024-09-05T13:16:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T11:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/articles\/usa-sensore-perdita-nutrienti\/"},"modified":"2024-09-14T17:42:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T15:42:43","slug":"usa-sensor-nutrient-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/en\/innovation-technology\/usa-sensor-nutrient-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"US researchers test a sensor to assess nutrient loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

A research project at the University of Missouri describes the potential of a new instrument to detect the presence of phosphorous- and nitrogen-based nutrients in the soil. An innovation that would pave the way for a more sustainable use of fertilisers<\/h2>\n

by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n

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The loss of nutrients<\/strong> in the soil has always posed a significant threat to farmers. That’s why researchers at the University of Missouri<\/strong> are currently experimenting with a new tool to monitor the phenomenon while providing the most useful information to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

The scientists, led by Matthias Young<\/strong>, a researcher at the same US university, are focusing in particular on nitrates and phosphates, i.e., those nitrogen<\/strong>– and phosphorus<\/strong>-based substances that play a fundamental role in ensuring soil fertility. The research team, explains a statement<\/a>, is now aiming to develop new types of sensors to help farmers better measure the presence of nutrients, enabling them to use fertilisers more efficiently.<\/p>\n

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A new project will monitor global nitrogen emissions from fertilizers<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n