Does phosphate kill plants and if it does what type of detergent has phosphate?

Question

i need this imformation for my science fair project

Answer 1

Alot of detergents contain phosphates.  Check the labels before buying.  A small amout is actually good for plants.

Answer 2

phosphate is good for plant growth and they need a fair amount of it... that is why phosphates in dtergents are considered bad as if they get into a stream or lake they spur algel bloom and can block the sun in the water as well as smoother fish

Answer 3

Phosphates are notoriously toxic for African and Australian plants that grow in slightly to strongly acid soils.