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Title: PHOSPHORUS AND AGRICULTURE I: ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERPINNINGS

Author
item Kleinman, Peter
item BRYANT, RAY - CORNELL UNIVERSITY
item REID, SHAW - CORNELL UNIVERSITY
item Sharpley, Andrew

Submitted to: New York State Cooperative Extension Bulletin
Publication Type: Experiment Station
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/2/1999
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: Kleinman, P.J.A., Bryant, R., Reid, W.S., Sharpley, A.N. 1999. Phosphorus in agriculture I: Environmental underpinnings. New York State Cooperative Extension Bulletin. What's Cropping Up? 9(4):4-5.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant and animal growth that is vital to crop and livestock production. In this article, the first of a series on phosphorus and agriculture, the authors describe the evolving problem of non-point source phosphorus pollution and its relevance to agriculture. The imbalance of phosphorus imports and exports, particularly yin livestock operations, is identified as a key cause of phosphorus accumulation in agricultural soils. Common misconceptions regarding phosphorus are also highlighted.