The Links between Fertilizer and Nutrition in South Asia and Africa
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The following literature review explores the links between the use of macroand micronutrient fertilizers and human nutrition. The review focuses on the academic literature covering the effects of fertilizers on plant and human nutrition in areas with nutrient deficient soils, with a particular emphasis on South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the review identifies a few of the primary institutions involved in fertilizer research.
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