Global food security threatened by potassium neglect

Nat Food. 2024 Feb;5(2):111-115. doi: 10.1038/s43016-024-00929-8. Epub 2024 Feb 19.

Abstract

Food security and healthy ecosystems are placed in jeopardy by poor potassium management. Six actions may prevent declines in crop yield due to soil potassium deficiency, safeguard farmers from potash price volatility and address environmental concerns associated with potash mining.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ecosystem*
  • Food Security
  • Mining
  • Potassium*
  • Soil

Substances

  • Potassium
  • Soil