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Phosphorus Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovations with Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS Center

April 18, 2024 AgTech 360
AgTech360
Phosphorus Sustainability, Challenges, and Innovations with Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS Center
Show Notes

Phosphorus plays a critical role in agriculture and the environment. Jacob Jones, Director of the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center, and Materials Science and Engineering Professor, discusses phosphorus sustainability. Learn about the significance of phosphorus for life processes, challenges associated with its overuse, and the development of absorbent technologies to recover and reuse phosphorus efficiently. Jacob also shares his insights on best management practices in agriculture and the collaborative efforts between universities, researchers, and growers to address environmental concerns related to phosphorus runoff.