Strategic planning for global agricultural R&D is hampered by a lack of comparable data on
target populations. Surprisingly, even the global number of crop-specific farms are …

Nitrogenous fertilizer is integral to the food system for better yield of crops, and urea is the
most common one. It requires ammonia as the primary reactant, while ammonia requires …

We discuss recent trends in agricultural productivity in Africa and highlight how
technological progress in agriculture has stagnated on the continent. We briefly review the …

Crop yields across sub-Saharan Africa are much lower than what is attainable given the
environmental conditions and available technologies. Closing this 'ecological yield gap'is …

Maize production must increase three-fold in sub-Saharan Africa to meet the needs of future
generations. Sustainably increasing maize production will require a portfolio of …

Many of the world's most biodiverse regions are found in the poorest and second most
populous continent of Africa; a continent facing exceptional challenges. Africa is projected to …

Synthetic fertilizers have been revolutionary in the way that the increased production of food
crops has increased as a result of the application of synthetic fertilizers. Despite the fact that …

Nitrogen–fixing bacteria execute biological nitrogen fixation through nitrogenase, converting
inert dinitrogen (N2) in the atmosphere into bioavailable nitrogen. Elaborating the molecular …

The current centralized configuration of the ammonia industry makes the production of
nitrogen fertilizers susceptible to the volatility of fossil fuel prices and involves complex …

Considerable progress has been made in develo** human excreta recovery pathways
and processes for maximum nutrient recovery and contaminant elimination. The demand …