Tag: Soil organic matter

In agricultural ecosystems, labile organic matter can turn over in less than five years, serving as a crucial, fast-acting food source for soil microbes. This dynamic fraction of soil provides the quick-release nutrition that is essential for plant vitality and robust growth throughout the season. Understanding these rapidly cycling nutrients is key to optimizing soil fertility and crop performance.

According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, dietary phosphorus deficiency is rare in humans because the mineral is abundant in many food sources and is absorbed very efficiently. This widespread availability, combined with resilient biological systems and agricultural practices, makes phosphorus deficiency unlikely in most modern contexts.