In the city of Nanjing, an ancient capital of China, scientists from across the globe gathered to discuss state-of-the-art research at the 15th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace ...

New research sheds light on the critical part played by a little-studied element, molybdenum, in the nutrient cycles of tropical forests. Understanding the role of molybdenum may help scientists more ...

Crop fertilisers (N, P & K) have almost doubled in price in the last eight months and are driving up costs for tillage crops this year. To maximise the return from expensive fertilisers, it is ...

Trials in Wales comparing a range of biological stimulants applied to grassland have shown their potential to reduce inputs ...

Trace elements or metal elements are minerals found in trace levels in biological tissues. Some are confirmed to be nutritionally important, while the remaining are deemed non-essential. While trace ...

granitic rocks produce herbage which has a very low cobalt content. However, other factors, some of which are under the control of farmers, can markedly affect the trace element content of herbage.