Global meta-analysis shows pervasive phosphorus limitation of aboveground plant production in natural terrestrial ecosystems

Plants are thought to be limited by phosphorus (P) especially in tropical regions. Here, Hou et al. report a meta-analysis of P fertilization experiments to show widespread P limitation on plant growth across terrestrial ecosystems modulated by climate, ecosystem properties, and fertilization regime...

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Main Authors: Enqing Hou, Yiqi Luo, Yuanwen Kuang, Chengrong Chen, Xiankai Lu, Lifen Jiang, Xianzhen Luo, Dazhi Wen
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3beb0ed8f73a4dff86a0f4f7f9b25c16
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