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Study Reveals Plants Can Absorb Nutrients from Atmospheric Dust
A recent study published in New Phytologist highlights that plants are capable of acquiring essential nutrients from atmospheric dust, in addition to traditional soil sources.
Editorial Staff
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Research indicates that plants can absorb vital nutrients such as phosphorus and iron from dust particles that settle on their leaves.
This finding expands our understanding of plant nutrition and suggests that atmospheric dust may play a significant role in nutrient acquisition.
The study was published in the journal New Phytologist and emphasizes the importance of considering non-soil sources of nutrients in plant health.