Published 2 years ago

Michigan profs push ‘pee for peonies’ urine diversion plan

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University of Michigan researchers are applying urine-based fertilizer to peony beds. It's all part of an effort to educate the public about their research. Urine contains essential nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. It has been used as a crop fertilizer for thousands of years.

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Michigan profs push 'pee for peonies' urine diversion plan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A pair of University of Michigan researchers are putting the “pee” in peony. Rather, they're putting pee ON peonies. Environmental engineering professors Nancy Love and Krista Wigginton are regular visitors to the Ann Arbor school's Nichols Arboretum, where they have been applying urine-based fertilizer to the heirloom peony beds ahead of the flowers' annual spring bloom.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Profs push 'pee for peonies' urine diversion plan

Two University of Michigan researchers want to educate the public about their research showing that applying fertilizer derived from nutrient-rich urine could have environmental and economic benefits (May 13)

2 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

Michigan Professors Push 'Pee For Peonies' Urine Diversion Plan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A pair of University of Michigan researchers are putting the “pee” in peony.Rather, they’re putting pee ON peonies.Environmental engineering professors Nancy Love and Krista Wigginton are regular visitors to the Ann Arbor school’s Nichols Arboretum, where they have been applying urine-based fertilizer to the heirloom peony beds ahead of the flowers’ annual spring bloom.It’s all part of an effort to educate the public abou…

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The Hill

Michigan profs push ‘pee for peonies’ urine diversion plan

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HuffPost

Urine Luck: Michigan Researchers Are Putting The “Pee” In Peony

University of Michigan professors Nancy Love and Krista Wigginton are applying urine-based fertilizer to heirloom peony beds ahead of the flowers’ annual spring bloom.

2 years ago·United States

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