The inositol phosphates are a group of organic phosphorus compounds found widely in the
natural environment, but that represent the greatest gap in our understanding of the global …

Phosphorus losses from agricultural soil to water bodies are mainly related to the excessive
accumulation of available P in soil as a result of long‐term inputs of fertilizer P. Since P is a …

Background Agricultural production is often limited by low phosphorus (P) availability. In
develo** countries, which have limited access to P fertiliser, there is a need to develop …

The rhizosphere is a complex environment where roots interact with physical, chemical and
biological properties of soil. Structural and functional characteristics of roots contribute to …

The globally important nature of wetland ecosystems has led to their increased protection
and restoration as well as their use in engineered systems. Underpinning the beneficial …

Forest structure and dynamics vary across the Amazon Basin in an east-west gradient
coincident with variations in soil fertility and geology. This has resulted in the hypothesis that …

Soil organic matter (SOM) is one of the most important natural resources and the basis of
soil fertility. The term SOM generally refers to the total organic carbon (C)-containing …

Processes of soil organic matter (SOM) stabilization and the reverse, destabilization of SOM
resulting in subsequent release and mobilization of nutrients from SOM, remain largely …

This chapter presents an overview of the chemical nature of soil organic phosphorus (P) and
its role in determining the dynamics, availability, and mobility of soil P in agroecosystems. It …

Soil samples were collected in six South American countries in a total of 71 different 1 ha
forest plots across the Amazon Basin as part of the RAINFOR project. They were analysed …