Ameliorated root system was able to improve crop water use and nutrient absorption, and hence, crop yield and water use efficiency was increased.

施肥能够促进春小麦根系的生长发育，特别是促进浅层根量的增加，增强了作物的水分养分吸收。

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The development of biofertilization techniques would also increase water use efficiency by promoting higher nutrient absorption and crop growth rates.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)