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Plants can 'eat' the dust that falls onto their leaves

New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial] May 21, 2026
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Every year, billions of tons of dust are lifted into the air and dispersed by winds across continents and oceans. This dust deposition has long been recognized as an important process that contributes to soil formation and delivers essential macro and micronutrients to soils.

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Category: Biology, Science

Tags: Plants, Nutrition, Agriculture, Leaf

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