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This Research Topic is part of the series: <a href=" Molecular Basis of Seed Germination and Dormancy, Volume ...

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For years, some home gardeners have sworn by the use of Epsom salt to keep certain plants healthy. Its key ingredient, magnesium sulfate, may help provide certain plants with these nutrients. However, ...

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