One species, Nepenthes lowii, offers its nectar to mountain tree shrews in exchange for the droppings the animals leave behind, a nitrogen-rich food source the plant absorbs through its “toilet ...

Nutrient deficiency can also lead to reduced overall biodiversity since plants serve as the producers that support most food ... nitrogen deficiency can be combated by the addition of nitrogen ...

Climate change is reducing the nutritional value of plants due to rising CO2 levels, causing nutrient dilution and affecting the food web. • Faster-growing plants contain fewer nutrients like protein, ...