Reclaimed smoke-stack mineral could help crops grow

In order to reduce air pollution, sulfur is often chemically "scrubbed" from the flue-gas emissions of coal-burning power plants. Gypsum (aka calcium sulfate) is produced as a byproduct of the process, and typically ends up in landfills. According to new research, however, it could be used to boost crops in a number of ways.

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Category: Environment

Tags:

• Agriculture
• Crops
• Ohio State University
• Plants
• Sulfur

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2Bmdi3x