Methods for assessing laterally-resolved distribution, speciation and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils

Frederik J T van der Bom; Peter M.  Kopittke; Nelly S.  Raymond; Ryo Sekine; Enzo Lombi; Carsten W.  Mueller; Casey L.  Doolette

doi:10.1007/s11157-021-09602-z

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Methods for assessing laterally-resolved distribution, speciation and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils

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Methods for assessing laterally-resolved distribution, speciation and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils

Frederik J T van der Bom, Peter M. Kopittke, Nelly S. Raymond, Ryo Sekine, Enzo Lombi, Carsten W. Mueller and Casey L. Doolette

Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, Vol.21, pp.53-74

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11157-021-09602-z

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Abstract

Spatial distribution

Phosphorus chemistry

Phosphorus mapping

Phosphorus imaging

Imaging techniques

Spectroscopy techniques

Supply of phosphorus (P) as an agricultural input depends on a limited mineral rock phosphate reserve, but inefficient use means this resource is not being used sustainably. Moreover, losses of P from historically accumulated soil reserves can cause substantial environmental harm. Development of sustainable P management will require optimization of P use efficiency, with this needing a better understanding of the distribution and chemical behaviour of P in soils, including both P applied as a fertilizer and native P. In this review, we discuss in-situ methods for microscopic mapping of P distribution , speciation and plant-available P fractions in soils, including scanning electron microscopy-based energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, nanoscale secondary ion mass spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence microscopy (and associated X-ray absorption spec-troscopy), Raman and infrared spectroscopies, diffu-sive gradients in thin films coupled with laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry or colorimetry, and autoradiography. These methods can complement the traditional (bulk) methods for P analysis as well as deliver valuable information in their own right or in conjunction as part of an imaging cascade. We compare the merits and limitations of these techniques, which can serve to play a key role in answering questions about P behaviour in soil, from the microscopic to macroscopic scale, and provide some examples of how they may support researchers in their particular research.

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Title: Methods for assessing laterally-resolved distribution, speciation and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils
Authors: Frederik J T van der Bom (Corresponding Author) - The University of Queensland
Peter M. Kopittke (Author) - The University of Queensland
Nelly S. Raymond (Author) - The University of Queensland
Ryo Sekine (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Enzo Lombi (Author) - University of South Australia
Carsten W. Mueller (Author) - University of Copenhagen
Casey L. Doolette (Author) - University of South Australia
Publication details: Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, Vol.21, pp.53-74
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1007/s11157-021-09602-z
ISSN: 1572-9826
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99603407402621
Output Type: Journal article

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