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Massive amounts of Saharan dust fertilize the Amazon rainforest | |
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Offer Upgrade User ID: 33914227 United States 02/25/2015 11:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Date: February 24, 2015 Source: University of Maryland Summary: Every year, millions of tons of nutrient-rich Saharan dust cross the Atlantic Ocean, bringing vital phosphorus and other fertilizers to depleted Amazon soils. For the first time, scientists have an accurate estimate of how much phosphorus makes this trans-Atlantic journey. [link to www.sciencedaily.com] |
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