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Organic phosphorus in the terrestrial environment: a perspective on the state of the art and future priorities

  • T. S. George
  • , C. D. Giles
  • , D. Menezes-Blackburn
  • , L. M. Condron
  • , A. C. Gama-Rodrigues
  • , D. Jaisi
  • , F. Lang
  • , A. L. Neal
  • , M. I. Stutter
  • , D. S. Almeida
  • , R. Bol
  • , K. G. Cabugao
  • , L. Celi
  • , J. B. Cotner
  • , G. Feng
  • , D. S. Goll
  • , M. Hallama
  • , J. Krueger
  • , C. Plassard
  • , A. Rosling
  • T. Darch, T. Fraser, R. Giesler, A. E. Richardson, F. Tamburini, C. A. Shand, D. G. Lumsdon, H. Zhang, M. S.A. Blackwell, C. Wearing, M. M. Mezeli, R. Almås, Y. Audette, I. Bertrand, E. Beyhaut, G. Boitt, N. Bradshaw, C. A. Brearley, T. W. Bruulsema, P. Ciais, V. Cozzolino, P. C. Duran, M. L. Mora, A. B. de Menezes, R. J. Dodd, K. Dunfield, C. Engl, J. J. Frazão, G. Garland, J. L. González Jiménez, J. Graca, S. J. Granger, A. F. Harrison, C. Heuck, E. Q. Hou, P. J. Johnes, K. Kaiser, H. A. Kjær, E. Klumpp, A. L. Lamb, K. A. Macintosh, E. B. Mackay, J. McGrath, C. McIntyre, T. McLaren, E. Mészáros, A. Missong, M. Mooshammer, C. P. Negrón, L. A. Nelson, V. Pfahler, P. Poblete-Grant, M. Randall, A. Seguel, K. Seth, A. C. Smith, M. M. Smits, J. A. Sobarzo, M. Spohn, K. Tawaraya, M. Tibbett, P. Voroney, H. Wallander, L. Wang, J. Wasaki, P. M. Haygarth
  • The James Hutton Institute
  • Lancaster Environment Centre
  • Lincoln University
  • Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense
  • University of Delaware
  • Albert Ludwigs University
  • Department of Biological Chemistry and Crop Protection
  • Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho"
  • ICS-6/Structural Biochemistry
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • University of Turin
  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • China Agricultural University
  • unité mixte CEA-CNRS-UVSQ
  • University of Hohenheim
  • INRA UMR ECO&SOLS
  • EBC
  • University of Reading
  • Umeå University
  • Commonwealth Scientific Industrial and Research Organization
  • ETH Zürich
  • Norwegian University of Food Science
  • University of Guelph
  • National Institute of Agricultural Research of Uruguay
  • University of Sheffield
  • University of East Anglia
  • International Plant Nutrition Institute
  • University of Naples Federico II
  • Universidad de la Frontera
  • University of Salford
  • Bangor University
  • Queen's University of Belfast
  • University of São Paulo
  • Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland
  • Institute of Freshwater Ecology
  • University of Bayreuth
  • South China Botanical Garden
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Halle
  • Niels Bohr Institutet
  • British Geological Survey
  • University of Vienna
  • University of Northern British Columbia
  • Brigham Young University
  • Hasselt University
  • Yamagata University
  • Lund University
  • Hiroshima University

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Abstract

Background: The dynamics of phosphorus (P) in the environment is important for regulating nutrient cycles in natural and managed ecosystems and an integral part in assessing biological resilience against environmental change. Organic P (Po) compounds play key roles in biological and ecosystems function in the terrestrial environment being critical to cell function, growth and reproduction. Scope: We asked a group of experts to consider the global issues associated with Po in the terrestrial environment, methodological strengths and weaknesses, benefits to be gained from understanding the Po cycle, and to set priorities for Po research. Conclusions: We identified seven key opportunities for Po research including: the need for integrated, quality controlled and functionally based methodologies; assessment of stoichiometry with other elements in organic matter; understanding the dynamics of Po in natural and managed systems; the role of microorganisms in controlling Po cycles; the implications of nanoparticles in the environment and the need for better modelling and communication of the research. Each priority is discussed and a statement of intent for the Po research community is made that highlights there are key contributions to be made toward understanding biogeochemical cycles, dynamics and function of natural ecosystems and the management of agricultural systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-208
Number of pages18
JournalPlant and Soil
Volume427
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ecosystems services
  • Method development
  • Microbiome
  • Modelling
  • Organic phosphorus
  • Stoichiometry

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