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Date Available
12-7-2011
Year of Publication
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
College
Agriculture
Department/School/Program
Plant and Soil Science
Faculty
Dr. A.D. Karathanasis
Abstract
Phosphorus (P), a necessary plant and animal nutrient, can also lead to eutrophication of fresh waters when in excess. Appropriate P management is necessary to prevent fresh water pollution. Mineralogy of soil clays has been shown to affect P adsorption, desorption, and movement through soils. Specifically, hydroxy-interlayered minerals have been shown to adsorb and retain inorganic P in soil systems. This study was designed to determine the sorption and desorption characteristics of inorganic, organic, and mixed forms of P interacting with soil hydroxy-interlayered vermiculites (HIV) and smectites (HIS), and compare the findings to sorption and desorption processes of natural aluminum (Al) and Iron (Fe) hydroxide minerals. Results indicate natural Al and Fe hydroxide minerals sorbed and retained P more strongly than hydroxy-interlayered minerals in our samples and inositol hexakisphosphate was more highly sorbed and retained than inorganic P.
Recommended Citation
Shumaker II, Paul D., "INORGANIC AND ORGANIC PHOSPHORUS INTERACTIONS WITH HYDROXY-INTERLAYERED SOIL MINERALS" (2008). University of Kentucky Master's Theses. 532.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/532
