Phosphorus

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Two of the most important are phosphorus and nitrogen.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

If there is too much oxygen, phosphorus stays in the mantle, but nitrogen becomes more likely to escape into the atmosphere and be lost.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This includes phosphorus and nitrogen from the Middle East, she added.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

It turned out to be the chemical phosphorus, known to light up when it hits the air.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock