# Global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:20:11+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-global-database-fuller-picture-elements.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/global-database-provides-a-fuller-picture-of-the-elements-that-make-up-eb767a/

What, exactly, is a plant made of? Scientists have a good understanding of the essential nutrients plants need to grow. But what plants need and what they contain are not necessarily the same.

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