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Liter- Traping Plants: Nature’s Compost Makers The nutrient-poor soils of tropical rainforests have pushed plants to evolve new ways to get the carbon, nitrogen, potassium and other nutrients that they need. Many tap into the rainforest’s constant drizzle of falling leaves, flowers, fruits and more to create their own private compost piles. Text and photos by Scott Zona, Ph.D.


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