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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP150101760
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Engineered graphene-based nanofertilizers to improve crop nutrition. This project seeks to evaluate the unique properties of graphene to more effectively engineer novel fertilizers with properties that can enhance nutrient efficiency and reduce losses to the environment. More efficient and effective fertilizer formulations are needed to improve nutrient use efficiency in agricultural systems globally, and for effective biofortification of staple food crops with essential micronutrients. Nitrogen may be lost from soil through leaching and gaseous losses to the atmosphere. Phosphorus, as well as copper, manganese and zinc, are prone to reactions in soils and during manufacturing which reduces their effectiveness.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 2015
End Date: 06-2018
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $431,200.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Nanomaterials | Crop and Pasture Nutrition | Crop and Pasture Production | Fertilisers and Agrochemicals (Application etc.)
