Phosphorus

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Also included in the order was the same protection to producers of glyphosate, an herbicide used in agricultural production, which relies on phosphorus as a “crucial precursor element” in its manufacturing.

From Salon

It turned out to be the chemical phosphorus, known to light up when it hits the air.

From Literature

The team studied short chains of phosphorus atoms that naturally arrange themselves at specific angles on a silver surface.

From Science Daily

"These actions threaten ecosystems already damaged by white phosphorus, with serious risks to insect communities and natural pollinators, undermining biodiversity, food security, and local livelihoods," the group said in an Instagram post.

From BBC

Some were given nitrogen fertilizer, others phosphorus fertilizer, some received both nutrients, and some were left untreated.

From Science Daily