A meta-analysis of phosphatase activity in agricultural settings in response to phosphorus deficiency

• Published in: Soil biology & biochemistry Vol. 165; p. 108537
• Main Authors: Janes-Bassett, Victoria, Blackwell, Martin S.A., Blair, Gordon, Davies, Jess, Haygarth, Philip M., Mezeli, Malika M., Stewart, Gavin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2022
• Subjects: Agriculture; enzyme activity; enzymes; food security; meta-analysis; mineralization; Monoesterase; nitrogen; Phosphatase; Phosphorus deficiency; physiology; Phytase; rock phosphate; soil; systematic review; variance; Phytase; Agriculture; Phosphatase; Phosphorus deficiency; Monoesterase

Phosphorus (P) is a key limiting factor in crop growth and essential for agriculture. As plant uptake of P is inefficient, it is commonly applied to maintain crop yields leading to a range of negative environmental issues when applied in excess. Additionally, P in mineral fertilisers is derived from...