Study on bacteria associated with rice roots and their potential to promote rice growth KU Leuven
The increasing world population demands a considerable increase in stable crop yield to assure the food supply. When rice is considered, this means an increase in rice production up to 1 billion tonnes by 2025. To boost the crop yield, chemical fertilizers, and especially nitrogen (N), are applied in tremendous amounts. However, this common agricultural practice can have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, countless ...