Phosphorus is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including energy transfer and the formation of DNA and RNA. Understanding the biogeochemical cycles of ...

This description is a very simplified example of the P cycle; we will now go into more detail. Decaying plant residues are not the only source of P in the soil. Manure and other organic residues (e.g.

New research into the marine phosphorus cycle is deepening our understanding of the impact of human activities on ecosystems in coastal seas. The research, co-led by the University of East Anglia ...