Vanillin from Brachiaria humidicola Root Exudates Acts as a Novel Nitrification Inhibitor: Implications for Crop Nitrogen Use Efficiency Breeding

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38116382

Vanillin, a compound found in the root exudates of Brachiaria humidicola, is a novel and effective nitrification inhibitor, suggesting a potential breeding target for improving nitrogen use efficiency in crops.