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Research Project: Improving Soil and Water Productivity and Quality in Irrigated Cropping Systems

Location: Water Management Research

Title: Amplifying organic phosphorus availability in agriculture by Nanobiocatalysts: Opportunities and risks for soil ecosystems

Author
item GUARDA-REYES, MARIA JAVIERA - Universidad De La Frontera
item SABS-SERRAMITJANA, EULALIA - Universidad De La Frontera
item RUMPEL, CORNELIA - Sorbonne Universities, Paris
item Hale, Lauren
item CALABI-FLOODY, MARCELA - Universidad De La Frontera
item MORA, MARIA DE LA LUZ - Universidad De La Frontera

Submitted to: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
Publication Type: Review Article
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/24/2025
Publication Date: 9/2/2025
Citation: Guarda-Reyes, M., Sabs-Serramitjana, E., Rumpel, C., Hale, L.E., Calabi-Floody, M., Mora, M. 2025. Amplifying organic phosphorus availability in agriculture by Nanobiocatalysts: Opportunities and risks for soil ecosystems. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 25:8739-8752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02690-8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02690-8

Interpretive Summary: The global challenges associated with the lack of available phosphorus (P) and overuse of chemical fertilizers in agriculture require significant changes in agricultural practices. This perspective paper discusses the potentials and risks associated with the use of nanoparticles and phosphorus solubilizing bacteria to improve soil P availability for plants.

Technical Abstract: The global challenges associated with the lack of available phosphorus (P) and overuse of chemical fertilizers in agriculture require significant changes in agricultural practices, such as reduced P application rates and remobilization of legacy P. This perspective paper discusses factors that influence the concentration of available P in soils, with a focus on the role of organic phosphorus (Po). We show the potential of nanomaterials and their synergistic interactions with phosphate-solubilizing bacteria to improve the solubility of Po and its availability for plants. Additionally, the article emphasizes the need for thorough investigation into the environmental, human and soil-plant system health risks associated with these new technologies to provide a comprehensive perspective on innovative approaches to sustainable phosphorus management in agriculture.