College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Publications and Scholarship
Phosphorus in Mississippi Soils
Abstract
Soil phosphorus (P) management has both economic and environmental implications. Phosphorus is essential for plant growth. It stimulates root and shoot growth, promotes vigorous seedling growth, and advances maturity. It is integral to the conversion of solar energy to the chemical energy that plants need to synthesize sugars, starches, and proteins (Maathuis, 2009; Schachtman, Reid, & Ayling, 1998).
This publication examines phosphorus in soils, plant uptake, soil fertility and testing, and management of phosphorus fertilizers.
Publication Date
2020
Spatial Coverage
Mid-South United States
College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Research Center
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Office
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Keywords
phosphorus, plant nutrition, soil fertility, nutrient management, environmental stewardship
Disciplines
Agriculture | Agronomy and Crop Sciences
Recommended Citation
Oldham, Larry, "Phosphorus in Mississippi Soils" (2020). College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Publications and Scholarship. 25.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/cals-publications/25