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Root-enhancing fungi could serve as future fertilizer

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United Press International (UPI)

Publication Date
2015-05-05

CAMBRIDGE, England, May 4 (UPI) -- Scientists have found that an interaction between a common soil fungi and crop roots spurs root growth, enabling plants to absorb additional nutrients. The discovery could help researchers develop new bio-fertilizers.

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