The Plant That’s Full Of Metal

The video explores metal hoarding plants that absorb high levels of nickel, far exceeding typical plant absorption. These plants are used to clean up abandoned nickel mines and can be harvested for profit. Despite the toxicity of high metal levels, these plants survive by using special proteins to store metals safely. The video also discusses the potential benefits of metal hoarding, such as deterring herbivores, similar to how salt-loving plants use salt to attract water in drought conditions.

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