Researchers Reveal How Microbes Cope in Phosphorus-Deficient Tropical Soil (image) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Share Print E-Mail Caption Soil scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory uncovered how certain microbes cope in a phosphorus-poor environment to survive in a tropical ecosystem. Credit Credit: Melanie Mayes/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy Usage Restrictions None Share Print E-Mail Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.