Global meta-analysis shows pervasive phosphorus limitation of aboveground plant production in natural terrestrial ecosystems
oleh: Enqing Hou, Yiqi Luo, Yuanwen Kuang, Chengrong Chen, Xiankai Lu, Lifen Jiang, Xianzhen Luo, Dazhi Wen
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2020-01-01 |
Deskripsi
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 regimes