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This newly discovered plant in Zambales eats metal
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/14/2014 1:57 AM | Updated as of 05/14/2014 1:57 AM
Rinorea niccolifera
Photo by Dr. Edwino S. Fernando

MANILA -- Scientists from the University of the Philippines in Los Banos have discovered a new plant species in northern Zambales province that can safely absorb large amounts of metal.
Named Rinorea niccolifera, the plant is one of only 450 species known as "hyperaccumulator" plants.
Professor Edwino Fernando, lead researcher and author of a new study on the plant, said the leaves of the plant can absorb 18,000 parts per million of nickel, which is 1,000 times more than can be safely absorbed by any other known plant....

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