The Story of Phosphorus : Sustainability implications of global phosphorus scarcity for food security

The story of phosphorus began with the search for the philosopher’s stone, and centuries later the critical role of phosphorus in soil fertility and crop growth was highlighted. Eventually, phospho ...

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