AVAILABILITY OF PHOSPHOROUS TO THE SOIL, THEIR SIGNIFICANCE FOR ROOTS OF PLANTS AND ENVIRONMENT.
Rida Fatimaa b, Usama Basharata b, Anila Safdarc d, Irfan Haidrie f, Arooj Fatimag h, Ans Mahmoode f, Qudrat Ullahe f, Khadija Ummeri, Muhammad Qasime f
- aCenter of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology , University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 , Punjab Pakistan
- bCenter of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000, Punjab Pakistan
- cDepartment of Botany , PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
- dDepartment of Botany, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
- eDepartment of Environmental Science , Government College University Faisalabad 38000 , Punjab Pakistan
- fDepartment of Environmental Science, Government College University Faisalabad 38000, Punjab Pakistan
- gDepartment of Environmental Science , National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) , Islamabad
- hDepartment of Environmental Science, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
- iInstitute of Soil and Environmental Sciences University of Agriculture Faisalabad 38000 Punjab Pakistan
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Abstract
In addition to being a crucial component of plant growth, phosphorus (P) is also important for preserving thesustainability of the environment. The accessibility of phosphorus in soil, its vital importance for plant roots, and thewider environmental effects of managing it are all covered in this abstract. The intricate interaction of multiple elements,including soil pH, biological material content, and microbial activity, determines the availability of phosphorus in soil. Itis essential to comprehend and maximize phosphorus availability to guarantee a sufficient supply of nutrients to plantroots. Plants absorb phosphorus mostly in the form of phosphate ions (H2PO4). A deficiency of phosphorus in the soilcan cause stunted growth, lower agricultural yields, and general plant health problems. Plants have developed severaltactics to improve their uptake of phosphorus, such as the exudation of organic acids from their roots and as well assymbiotic relationships with mycorrhizae fungus. These adaptations demonstrate how important phosphorus is to plantlife and ecological health.