Nutrient Imbalances in Agricultural Development

M. Vitousek, Peter; L. Naylor, Rosamond; E. Crews, Timothy; B. David, M.; E. Drinkwater, Laurie; A. Holland, Elisabeth; J Johnes, Penny; Katzenberger, John; Antônio Martinelli, Luiz; A. Matson, Pamela; Nziguheba, Generose; S. Ojima, Dennis; A. Palm, C.; Philip Robertson, G.; A. Sánchez, Pedro; R. Townsend, Alan; Zhang, Fusuo

doi:10.1126/science.1170261

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Nutrient Imbalances in Agricultural Development

Published in Science • Jun 18, 2009

Authors:

Peter M. Vitousek

Rosamond L. Naylor

Timothy E. Crews

Abstract

Nutrient additions to intensive agricultural systems range from inadequate to excessive—and both extremes have substantial human and environmental costs.

Subject

Agriculture

Nutrient

Environmental science

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