Are There Specific Nutrients Most Affected by Toxicants?
Nitrogen and phosphorus are two key nutrients that can be significantly impacted by toxicants. Pesticides and industrial pollutants can alter nitrogen cycling processes, such as nitrification and denitrification. Similarly, phosphorus cycling can be affected, leading to eutrophication in aquatic systems. This occurs when excess nutrients, often from agricultural runoff or untreated sewage, promote algal blooms, depleting oxygen and harming aquatic life.
