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Struvite’s potential as an alternative phosphorus source for organic agriculture

Struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) is a naturally occurring mineral used to satisfy plants’ phosphorus needs. Struvite obtained from municipal wastewater treatment plants allows P recycling (including some N) and can thus partially replace non-renewable P sources.

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Author: Else Bünemann
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Organization: RELACS
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Year: 2023
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Type: Practices
Content language: English
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