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A chemical element that is essential for all living organisms. Plants absorb phosphorous from the soil and from the water, and along with nitrogen, phosphorous is considered the principle limiter of plant growth. Animals (including people) combine phosphorous (as phosphate) into a chemical called ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is used to transport energy around the body. ...
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| phosphorous |
A chemical element essential for growth. It is present in many fertilisers and its overuse may contribute to the formation of algal blooms in waterways.
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