Proteaceae (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Proteaceae are used to a lack of phosphorous. Their efficient management of phosphorous could be of interest for the optimisation of crop plants. Credit MPI of Molecular Plant Physiology Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content 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.