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Local solutions to global phosphorus imbalances

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Large-scale modelling underscores the need to reduce phosphorus fertilizer application in rich countries and increase it in poor regions. Yet, the realization of associated economic and environmental benefits will require complementary analyses locally.

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Fig. 1: Practical opportunities and research required to address the global phosphorus imbalance and deliver local agronomic improvements.

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Haygarth, P.M., Rufino, M.C. Local solutions to global phosphorus imbalances. Nat Food 2, 459–460 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00301-0

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