It is known that nitrogen is critical for plant growth and crop productivity, but it is also known that as the supply of nitrogen increases, the fraction of applied nitrogen that is absorbed and used by the plant decreases, which results in wasted resources.
Thus, scientists such as the ones in this study have been looking to improve a plant's ability to utilize nitrogen and enhance environmental sustainability. This study provided new insights into the mechanisms by which plants adapt to the environment by improving photosynthesis under low nitrogen and the efficiency of nitrogen use.
In addition, these researchers studied plants that can absorb cadmium in large quantities, for the phytoremediation of cadmium in soil and water, i.e. heavy metal. These researchers studied the physiological mechanisms that regulate the balance between Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Cadmium tolerance.
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