Peak Phosphorus: Clarifying the Key Issues of a Vigorous Debate about Long-Term Phosphorus Security

Peak Phosphorus: Clarifying the Key Issues of a Vigorous Debate about Long-Term Phosphorus Security

This paper reviews the latest information and perspectives on global phosphorus scarcity. Phosphorus is essential for food production and modern agriculture currently sources phosphorus fertilizers from finite phosphate rock. The 2008 food and phosphate fertilizer price spikes triggered increased co...

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Main Authors: Stuart White, Dana Cordell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-10-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
peak phosphorus
global phosphorus scarcity
depletion
global food security
phosphate rock
phosphorus security
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/10/2027/

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