‘A real surprise’: Study reveals low phosphorus doesn’t hinder rainforest growth

Mongabay
Mar 20, 2018, 5:24 pm204 pts
Scientists have long believed the lack of nutrients in tropical forests soils meant that they weren’t very productive when it came to plant growth. But at the same time, trees didn’t seem to grow any taller when fertilizer was added to increase soil nutrient levels. A group of researchers sought to resolve…

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