An alternative to artificial fertilizers: Small peptides enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi

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Apr 14, 2025, 3:00 pm124 pts
Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on artificial fertilizers to support plant growth. In fact, fertilizer use has more than quadrupled since the 1960s, but this comes with serious consequences. Fertilizer production consumes massive…

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