When people think about agricultural pollution, they often picture what is easy to see: fertilizer spreaders crossing fields ...

As the global population continues to rise, the demand for agricultural productivity intensifies. However, the challenge is ...

Your bones support you, so you need to support them in return. But while calcium and vitamin D usually get all the credit for bone health, another essential mineral — phosphorus — tends to get left ...

For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering phosphorus and other soil minerals in exchange for sugars and fats produced by ...

Protein can support weight-loss efforts by helping you feel full, preserving muscle, and boosting metabolism. Plant-based protein can support weight loss while providing your body with other important ...

Phosphorus is crucial for crop growth. But too little can lower crop yields, and too much can lead to pollution downstream.

It is well known that phosphorus is essential to life’s existence. For this reason, there has been a continued interest in ...

A large French study tracking more than 100,000 people over a decade has found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives—commonly found in processed foods and drinks—is linked to a ...

Swap chicken for beans and avoid cheeze … From a MasterChef finalist to a maker of ready meals, high-profile vegans give their favourite recipes and tips This new year, you may be embarking on ...

Iron (Fe) is a vital micronutrient for plants, which is required for processes such as photosynthesis and enzyme activity.

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