Urease inhibitor still active at low concentration

  • NH3 losses with urea use are relevant worldwide

 

  • Urease inhibitors (UI): >8 million ton of fertilizer/yr

 

  • Mandatory use in some countries when urea is surface-applied. UI reduce NH3volatilization losses by 50 to 80%

 

  • Decreased efficiency as UI degrade upon fertilizer storage with time

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