BY RENEE CHO|APRIL 1, 2013 Fertilizing a corn field in Iowa. Photo credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture Phosphorus, the 11th most common element on earth, is fundamental to all living things. It is essential for the creation of DNA, cell membranes, and for bone and teeth formation in humans. It is vital for food production since …

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