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Zinc's Role in Enhancing Legume Crop Health and Yield
- 04 Jul 2024
- 1 min read
Researchers in France and Denmark, have unveiled a discovery regarding zinc's critical role in legume crops. The study reveals that zinc facilitates nitrogen fixation in legumes, essential for ammonia production and plant nutrition.
- This micronutrient also acts as a secondary signal, managed by the transcription factor Fixation Under Nitrate (FUN), which regulates nitrogen fixation efficiency under varying environmental conditions.
- The findings highlight zinc's ability to optimize nitrogen availability in soils, potentially boosting crop yields and reducing dependency on synthetic fertilizers.
- This insight opens avenues for enhancing agricultural sustainability amidst climate challenges.
Read more: Technology in Indian Agriculture
