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Measuring Phosphorus Release in Laboratory Microcosms for Water Quality Assessment

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Published on: July 22, 2019

Phosphorus fractions in leaves.

Lalith D B Suriyagoda^1,2, Megan H Ryan^3,4, Clément E Gille²

¹Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka.

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Summary

Leaf phosphorus (P) fractions vary among plant groups, influencing P use efficiency. Understanding these P allocation strategies is crucial for plant adaptation to low phosphorus environments.

Keywords:

crop improvement organic phosphorus phospholipids phosphorus fractions phosphorus-use efficiency

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Background:

Leaf phosphorus (P) exists in multiple fractions, including inorganic phosphate (Pi), nucleic acids, phospholipids, and metabolites.
Plant P use efficiency (PUE) is a critical factor for survival and growth, especially in low P soils.

Conclusions:

Leaf P fraction allocation varies significantly across plant taxa and is linked to P use strategies.
Seasonal dynamics and plasticity in P allocation are vital for acclimation to low P availability.
Species-specific P allocation patterns are essential for plant community coexistence.