What we’re getting wrong about nutrient uptake and why when nutrients are available matters more than how much is applied.

When it comes to healthy plant growth, potassium is one of the three essential nutrients (along with nitrogen and phosphorus). While all plants need this supplement, quite a few benefit from larger ...

Potassium deficiency in soil has been revealed as a major threat to livestock and agricultural farming. So what does this mean for global food security and can the current threat be reversed? A study ...

Potassium deficiency in agricultural soils is a largely unrecognised but potentially significant threat to global food security if left unaddressed, finds new research involving researchers at UCL, ...

Potassium is a mineral the human body needs to function properly and stay healthy. While many people get enough potassium from a balanced diet, some are more prone to a potassium deficiency. If the ...