nutrients

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The algae reside in the structure built by corals, and in return produce nutrients for their host by photosynthesis.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

One of the biggest issues is that people may miss out on important nutrients.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

There, mycorrhizal fungi attach to the cells of a plant’s roots and spread out threadlike filaments, searching for nutrients and water to supply to the plant in return for carbon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Rainwater is harvested from the greenhouse roofs and in response to changing weather patterns, the company are now beginning to recycle that water, and the nutrients it contains, for secondary use.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The burning sends up in smoke most of the nutrients in the vegetation—almost all of the nitrogen and half the phosphorus and potassium.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann