Phosphorus availability is a critical factor limiting agricultural productivity worldwide. However, a large portion of phosphorus in soils exists in fixed forms unavailable to plants. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) play a crucial role in mobilizing this fixed phosphorus, but identifying and quantifying metabolically active PSB in complex soils has remained challenging.In a study published in Nature Food, a research team led by Prof. Yong-Guan Zhu and Prof. Li Cui from the Institute of ...
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Sand forms the foundation of modern society as the world’s most consumed natural resource on the planet besides water. Yet, the natural sand is not infinite and some unregulated mining activities are causing severe environmental impacts and social risks. In the context of rapid urbanization, the world is facing a pressing natural sand crisis. This is particularly relevant for China, which accounts for nearly half of the world’s sand consumption. Hence, how to meet the booming sand demand wh...
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