Genetic remodeling of soil diazotrophs enables partial replacement of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with biological nitrogen fixation in maize | Scientific Reports
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Researchers have made a discovery related to genetic remodeling of soil diazotrophs, which may allow for partial replacement of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with biological nitrogen fixation in maize. There is also potential to breed maize for this ability, as genetic variation among elite inbred lines suggests a capacity for biological nitrogen fixation. This development could have implications for maize cultivation.