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Spinoff story
Controlled-Release Fertilizer Takes Root in Fields, Groves Worldwide
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Fertilizer helps crops grow better, but nutrient runoff can lead to serious environmental problems. Ed Rosenthal, founder of Sarasota, Florida-based Florikan, had an idea to control the nutrient release to avoid runoff and maximize the benefit to the plant. He perfected the formula thanks to 40 hours of NASA consulting, and the fertilizer is now sold around the world_and also used on the ISS for project Veggie.