(The Conversation) – You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health? In a form known as trivalent chromium, this ...

Just like humans can’t subsist on a diet of only French fries and brownies, plants must also consume a balanced diet to maintain optimal health and bolster their immune responses. Nutrient element ...

Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Neil Marsh, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) You might best know chromium as ...