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Iron oxides act as natural catalysts to unlock phosphorus to fuel plant growth

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Most phosphorus in the soil is organic, meaning it's bound to carbon atoms.

Plants need inorganic phosphorus, the type found in fertilizers, for food.

Scientists previously found iron oxides in natural soils and sediments can drive the conversion.

Study could help researchers and industry experts better understand the phosphorus cycle.

The researchers initially hypothesized that the phosphorus compounds' surface structure would play a role.

Now, they think the chemistry of the mineral itself might be the secret behind its success.

"Our work is providing a steppingstone for designing and engineering a synthetic catalyst as a way to recycle phosphorus," Aristilde said.

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