Effects of Charcoal and Organic Fertilizer on Phosporus Adsorption and Bioavailability in Soils of the Central Amazon

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Publication Type:

Conference Paper

Authors:

Falc; Uchoa, Jone Liborio; Pardo, Newton; Lima, Bruno; da Costa Passos, Elson; de Souza, Andreza Morais; Comerford, N.B.

Source:

The ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, New Orleans (2007)

URL:

http://a-c-s.confex.com/a-c-s/2007am/techprogram/P36631.HTM

Abstract:

Terra Preta do Indio (Dark Earth Soils) are a long-term source of soil phosphorus for agriculture and forest productivity in the Central Amazon. One reason given for these soils