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'Active' phosphorus content extracted from amorphous phosphorus compounds that are the products of the weathering of primary soil particles
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Phosphorus retention measures a soil's capacity to adsorb and hold phosphorus, influenced by soil texture, pH, and mineralogy. While high retention reduces leaching, it may al...
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Total phosphorus includes all forms of phosphorus in the soil, both organic and inorganic. While only a fraction is plant-available, total phosphorus serves as a long-term res...