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Role of Soil Phosphorus on Legume Production

Tarik Mitran, Ram Swaroop Meena, Rattan Lal, Jayanta Layek, Sandeep Kumar, Rahul Datta

2018

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Summary

This chapter reviews the role of soil phosphorus in legume production systems. Given the authorship and publication year, it likely synthesises evidence on how phosphorus availability affects legume growth, yield, and the efficiency of biological nitrogen fixation—key factors in sustainable farming. The paper appears to address both soil-plant phosphorus dynamics and agronomic implications for legume-based cropping systems.

Regional applicability

Findings on phosphorus management in legume systems are relevant to UK farming, particularly for organic and regenerative systems that rely on legumes for nitrogen supply. UK soils often have adequate to high extractable phosphorus, but understanding phosphorus availability remains important for optimising legume performance in arable rotations.

Key measures

Legume yield; soil phosphorus availability; crop phosphorus uptake; possibly nitrogen fixation efficiency

Outcomes reported

The study examines how soil phosphorus status influences legume production, including effects on crop yield and nutritional composition. It likely synthesises evidence on phosphorus dynamics in legume cropping systems and agronomic management strategies.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil fertility & nutrient management
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Book chapter
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Arable cereals
DOI
10.1007/978-981-13-0253-4_15
Catalogue ID
SNmojyxu0y-1j78rv

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