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Lack of 'vitamins' could dampen forest's ability to fight climate change: Study
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A new study has shown just how crucial the nutrient phosphorus is in rapid tree growth.
PHOTO: WWF/ ZIG KOCH
SINGAPORE - Man cannot live by bread alone, and neither can plants survive solely on carbohydrates.
For trees to grow well, and help in humanity's fight against climate change, they need "vitamins" too.
