Channel: National Science Foundation

Category: Science & Technology

Tags: nsfblack-eyed peasucrnitrogenuniversity of california riversidedrought-resistenceuniversity of californiacropsdrought-tolerantnational science foundationdroughtfarmingsciencebiologistpathologist

Description: The ability of black-eyed peas to attract beneficial bacteria isn't diminished by modern farming practices, new research from the University of California, Riverside shows. Planting the peas in rotation with other crops could help growers avoid the need for costly, environmentally damaging fertilizers. The research is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. To learn more, please visit nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=304405&org=NSF&from=news