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

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