Summary
This critical review examines quantitative approaches to characterising internal phosphorus loading in lakes—the release of phosphorus from sediment under anoxic conditions that can drive eutrophication. The authors synthesise existing methodologies and identify research prospects for improved measurement and understanding of this process, as suggested by the title and Journal of Hydrology scope.
UK applicability
The review's quantitative methods and assessment frameworks may be applicable to UK lake and freshwater management, particularly in regions with eutrophication problems. However, applicability depends on whether the review emphasises methods transferable to British temperate freshwater systems.
Key measures
Quantitative methods for assessing internal phosphorus loading influx; sediment phosphorus release rates; lake water column phosphorus concentrations
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews quantitative methods for measuring internal phosphorus loading (release of phosphorus from lake sediments) and identifies research gaps and future directions in this field.
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