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Management Options for an Efficient Utilization of Phosphorus in Agroecosystems

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This chapter focuses on management options to increase the utilization of phosphorus (P) in agroecosystems like (i) catch cropping and mixed cropping, by (ii) application of beneficial microorganisms, and by (iii) P recycling with wastes and residues.

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Eichler-Löbermann, B. et al. (2016). Management Options for an Efficient Utilization of Phosphorus in Agroecosystems. In: Schnug, E., De Kok, L. (eds) Phosphorus in Agriculture: 100 % Zero. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7612-7_9

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