Nutrient use efficiency

Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) is a measure of how effectively plants or crops utilize the nutrients they absorb from the soil to produce biomass or yield. It reflects how well plants convert available nutrients, like nitrogen or phosphorus, into new growth. Higher NUE means plants get more benefit from the nutrients applied, leading to better growth with less fertilizer. Improving NUE helps reduce environmental impact from nutrient runoff and makes farming more sustainable, ensuring that nutrients are used optimally for crop production while minimizing waste.