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Innovative use of controlled availability fertilizers with high performance for intensive agriculture and environmental conservation

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A variety of slow release fertilizers, controlled release (availability) fertilizers (CAFs), and stability fertilizers have been developed in response to the serious drawbacks of the conventional fertilizers since the early 1960’s. Of these fertilizers, CAFs which are coated with resin are consumed in the largest quantity in the world. Selecting CAFs with higher performance, the author will discuss about: 1) Innovation of agro-technologies for various field crops including new concepts of fertilizer application, 2) high yielding of field crops, 3) enhancing quality and safety of farm products, and 4) controlling the adverse effect of intensive agriculture on the environment.

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Shoji, S. Innovative use of controlled availability fertilizers with high performance for intensive agriculture and environmental conservation. Sci. China Ser. C.-Life Sci. 48 (Suppl 2), 912–920 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03187129

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