Global warming and the phosphorus cycle
- Mendeleev Univ. of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow (Russian Federation)
Greenhouse-induced climate change seriously influences the phosphorus cycle. In this paper the authors have analyzed how environmental conditions cause an increase or a decrease in the phosphorus content of the soil. Phosphorus production in South Kazakhstan without strict control for fulfilling environment-protection measures may lead to the chemical erosion of soils, i.e., disturb the balance of soluble and insoluble, as well as organic and inorganic, forms of phosphorus. Phosphorus accumulation in the soil can be promoted by heavy metals. The authors have constructed a general dynamic system for phosphorus flows in the soil. The results of 7-years monitoring of the soils in the region of South Kazakhstan are discussed and compared with the dynamic system. The role of chemical elements promoting phosphorus accumulation in the soil is further analyzed.
- OSTI ID:
- 6591796
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-940422-; CODEN: WRRVE5
- Journal Information:
- World Resource Review; (United States), Vol. 6:3; Conference: 5. global warming science and policy international conference and expo, San Francisco, CA (United States), 4-7 Apr 1994; ISSN 1042-8011
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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