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Scientists Are Scouring The Globe For Mystery Bacteria To Help Reduce Our Dependence On Fertilizer

Leo Mirano | Quartz | August 22, 2013

Researchers from Michigan State University and Imperial College London have just received $1.87 million in funding to conduct a treasure hunt. [...] If it pays off, it could contribute to lowering the world’s reliance on toxic—and expensive—fertilizer, replacing it with bacteria. Read More »