A billionaire buys a sterile volcanic island that recently emerged from the sea. To speed the arrival of conditions necessary for plant growth, the billionaire might be advised to aerially sow what over the island?

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Soredia are structures that contain both fungal and algal cells, which can help establish lichens on the island. Lichens contribute to soil formation by breaking down rocks and accumulating organic matter, thus facilitating plant growth.

A Billionaire Buys a Sterile Volcanic Island That Recently Emerged