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Former Princeton University doctoral student Alexander Barron (left) and undergraduate Lisa Bennett (right) were part of a team of Princeton scientists that studied tropical rain forests in Panama. The trace element molybdenum has been found to support the lush growth of rain forests, including this giant tree of the species Ceiba pentandra, which is sacred in Mayan mythology and was considered the tree of life. (Credit: Lars Hedin)
PRINCETON (US)—Researchers have made a surprising discovery about the health of tropical rainforests. This vital part of the Earth’s ecosystem appears to rely on a rare trace element to capture the nitrogen fertilizer needed to remain lush and thriving. Continue…
