1. MIGHTY MOSSES: ‘LIFEBLOOD’ OF ECOSYSTEMS.
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WEXLER, MARK
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MOSSES , *NOXIOUS weeds , *NUTRIENT cycles - Abstract
A recent global study conducted by over 50 scientists has found that mosses play a crucial role in ecosystems by providing essential services to the environment. The scientists collected samples of mosses from 123 different ecosystems around the world and analyzed how other plants and soils benefit from them. They discovered that moss-covered soil had higher levels of soil health, nutrient cycling, decomposition of organic matter, and control of harmful pathogens compared to soil without mosses. With approximately 12,000 species worldwide, mosses are considered the "lifeblood" of many ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024