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Original research article
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28 Nov 2025
Original research article |
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Circular economy approach in phosphorus fertilization based on vivianite must be tailored to soil properties
Tolulope Ayeyemi
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Agronomy, ETSIA, University of Seville, Seville, 41013, Spain
Ramiro Recena
Department of Aerospace Engineering and Fluid Mechanics, University of Seville, Seville, 41013, Spain
Ana María García-López
Department of Agronomy, ETSIA, University of Seville, Seville, 41013, Spain
José Manuel Quintero
Department of Agronomy, ETSIA, University of Seville, Seville, 41013, Spain
María Carmen del Campillo
Department of Agronomy, ETSIAM, University of Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
Antonio Delgado
Department of Agronomy, ETSIA, University of Seville, Seville, 41013, Spain
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Short summary
The study evaluated how soil properties affect vivianite efficiency as a phosphorus (P) fertilizer. With phosphate rock reserves declining, alternative P sources are crucial. Soil pH and P availability influence the effectiveness of vivianite as a P fertilizer. Higher solubility in acidic soils and low P availability can enhance plant and microbial mobilization, thereby improving its efficiency. Findings highlight the need to consider soil properties for optimal use of alternative P fertilizers.
The study evaluated how soil properties affect vivianite efficiency as a phosphorus (P)...
