--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20231030-clarkson-professors-secure-749000-usda-grant-for-technology-to-mitigate-phosphate-pollution/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Clarkson professors secure $749,000 USDA grant for technology to mitigate phosphate pollution Publication Date: 2023-10-30T16:00:52-04:00 Last Updated: 2023-10-30T02:44:27-04:00 Author: Kim Clarksen (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/kimclarksen/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/) ![Concept of role and importance of fertilisers in Agriculture. It plays vital role in plant growth.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/concept-of-role-and-importance-of-fertilisers-in-agriculture-it-plays-vital-role-in-plant-growth-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Research focuses on capturing and recovering phosphate from agricultural drainage systems to address environmental impact. Professors Silvana Andreescu and Stefan Grimberg of Clarkson University have received a $749,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant supports their research project, titled “Nanoadsorbents for Phosphate Capture and Recovery from Tile Drainage,” in collaboration with the W.H. Miner Research Institute. Phosphate fertilizers are essential in global food production, with approximately 80% of mined phosphate used in fertilizers, pesticides, and animal feeds. However, almost half of this phosphate is lost due to soil leaching and erosion. Tile drainage systems, commonly installed in poorly drained agricultural fields to extend growing seasons and increase crop yields, contribute to the problem. They account for 30 to 50 percent of the total phosphate runoff from such fields. This runoff leads to water eutrophication, causing significant damage to the environment and aquatic ecosystems. The research project aims to develop nano adsorbent technology to capture and recover phosphate from tile drainage systems. By addressing this major source of nutrient pollution, the team seeks to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts associated with agricultural runoff. Tags: [grant](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/grant/), [investment](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/investment/), [research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/research/), [United States](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/united-states/), [USDA](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/usda/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.