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Nutrient pollution occurs when excess nitrogen or phosphorus enters aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, primarily from agricultural runoff, sewage, and fossil fuel emissions. In plant science, this imbalance can dramatically alter community composition, favoring fast-growing opportunistic species while suppressing native flora. Understanding how plants respond to and mediate nutrient pollution is critical for developing strategies to restore ecosystem balance and improve agricultural sustainability.

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