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Dynamics of soil organic phosphorus

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The transformations of soil organic phosphorus are described and organized in a conceptual model. Microbial uptake of P and its subsequent release and redistribution play a central role in the soil organic P cycle. Interactions with soil minerals and stabilization of organic matter and associated P in organo-mineral complexes determine the persistence and buildup of organic P through soil development, in different ecosystems and under varying management. An understanding of organic P turnover in soils will greatly aid assessment of P fertility in many agricultural and native systems.

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Stewart, J.W.B., Tiessen, H. Dynamics of soil organic phosphorus. Biogeochemistry 4, 41–60 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02187361

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