JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mariangela Hungria.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 13/14. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mandel, Kyla 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Mariangela Hungria, a Brazilian agronomist and microbiologist recognized for pioneering sustainable agricultural practices that reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers. Working with Brazil's Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation), Hungria developed soil microbes enabling crops to naturally fix nitrogen from the air, a method now used for 85% of Brazil's soybeans. Her innovations have helped farmers save an estimated $25 billion annually and prevented the release of 230 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, addressing environmental concerns linked to synthetic fertilizer use. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/04, Vol. 207, Issue 13/14, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:193034740
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