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Researcher studies the power of native plants to combat road salt pollution
January 17, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Researcher studies the power of native plants to combat road salt pollution

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Salt pollution in freshwater is a growing global concern.

Excessive salt harms plants, degrades soil, and compromises water quality. In urban areas, road salts used for de-icing during winter often wash into stormwater systems, posi . . .

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