Microbial Phosphorus Solubilization and Its Potential for Use in Sustainable Agriculture

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 8; p. 971
• Main Authors: Alori, Elizabeth T., Glick, Bernard R., Babalola, Olubukola O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 02.06.2017
• Subjects: Microbiology; mineralization; phosphorus; soil microbes; soil nutrient management; solubilization; mineralization; soil nutrient management; solubilization; phosphorus; soil microbes

The use of excess conventional Phosphorus (P) fertilizers to improve agricultural productivity, in order to meet constantly increasing global food demand, potentially causes surface and ground water pollution, waterway eutrophication, soil fertility depletion, and accumulation of toxic elements such...