Why Fertilization Results In Loss Of Plant Biodiversity

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 22:35 in Biology & Nature

Fertilized grasslands are more productive but poorer in species. Researchers have now identified the mechanisms that lead to loss of biodiversity through fertilization. The new results show that nutrient enrichment of grasslands must be more strongly controlled if plant diversity is to be preserved.

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