Seasonal variation and impact factors of available phosphorus in typical paddy soils of Taihu Lake region, China

Chen, X; Fang, Kun; Chen, Can

HERO ID

4489121

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Journal Article

Year

2012

HERO ID 4489121
In Press No
Year 2012
Title Seasonal variation and impact factors of available phosphorus in typical paddy soils of Taihu Lake region, China
Authors Chen, X; Fang, Kun; Chen, Can
Journal Water and Environment Journal
Volume 26
Issue 3
Page Numbers 392-398
Abstract Phosphorus loss from soil can play an important role in eutrophication of aquatic bodies. The seasonal variation of available phosphorus in soil profiles of three major paddy soils (Bai soil, Huangni soil and Wushan soil) during wheat and rice growth seasons was studied in the Taihu Lake region of China. The results were as follows: the available phosphorus contents differed in the three paddy soils. Available phosphorus content in Bai soil was the lowest in these soils. The available phosphorus content decreases rapidly with depth from the soil surface and reach the minimum value at approximately 45?cm before increasing slightly near the groundwater. The contents of available phosphorus were higher in February (tillering and shooting period of wheat) and in September (full heading time of rice) than in other months. The total phosphorus content strongly affects available phosphorus content in the studied soils. During the period of wheat cultivation, they show a typical power function relationship with correlation coefficient r?=?0.6492** (n?=?13), a significant positive linear correlation. In addition, available phosphorus content has a remarkable positive linear correlation with organic matter content, r?=?0.9111** (n?=?13), and a remarkable negative linear correlation with pH value, r?=?-0.5945* (n?=?13). In Wushan soil, there is a negative linear correlation between clay content and available phosphorus content, r?=?-0.9289* (n?=?4). Therefore, total phosphorus content, organic matter content and pH value are major impact factors on available phosphorus content in these soils.
Doi 10.1111/j.1747-6593.2011.00299.x
Wosid WOS:000307928100013
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Keyword Taihu Lake region; available phosphorus; paddy soils; seasonal change