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Fertilizer Amount and Soil Properties Govern Differential Adsorption of Polyphosphate and Orthophosphate

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  • Yang Li

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

  • Minghui Huang

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

  • Taiyan Yuan

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

  • Dehua Xu

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

  • Zhengjuan Yan

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

  • Xinlong Wang

    (Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Utilization and Clean Processing of Phosphorus Resources of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China)

Abstract

The growing use of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) fertilizer requires an understanding of its soil transformation for sustainable phosphorus (P) management and environmental protection. This study investigated the adsorption characteristics of APP1 (two P species) and APP2 (seven P species) in six soils, comparing them with monoammonium phosphate (MAP). Results revealed that APP adsorption was greater than MAP under low P soil and/or low P addition condition, but was lower under high P soil and high P addition conditions. Generally, APP1 showed greater adsorption than APP2, except in laterite soil rich in iron (Fe) and aluminum (Al) oxides. Polyphosphates in APP, especially pyrophosphate, mainly contributed to total P adsorption and promoted the release of native orthophosphate in soil. Compared to MAP, APP’s chelation altered soil pH and released Fe, Al, and organic carbon, impacting P adsorption. Redundancy analysis indicated that Fe oxide and Olsen-P in acidic soils accounted for 54.5% of the variance in adsorption differences between APP and MAP, while pH and organic matter in calcareous soils explained 49.7%. In conclusion, the adsorption differences between APP and MAP depended on P concentration, APP’s P species distribution, and soil properties, providing valuable insights for optimal P management in sustainable agriculture.

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  • Yang Li & Minghui Huang & Taiyan Yuan & Dehua Xu & Zhengjuan Yan & Xinlong Wang, 2025. "Fertilizer Amount and Soil Properties Govern Differential Adsorption of Polyphosphate and Orthophosphate," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-19, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:6:p:585-:d:1608908
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