The Story of Phosphorus: Global Food Security and Food for Thought
Keywords:
Nutrient, fertilizer, agriculture, resource scarcity
Abstract
Phosphorus is a key ingredient for living organisms. As long as the world population continues growing, the food production and the phosphorus demand will also increase. However, this nutrient is obtained from phosphate mineral ores that could be depleted in the coming years. In the paper being summarized here, the historical, current and future availability of phosphorus is presented as a critical factor of world food security. Sustainable alternatives for the demand of this element to be satisfied are also discussed.
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Hubbert, M. K. (1949) Energy from fossil fuels. Science, 109, 103-109.
Jönsson, H., Stintzing, A. R., Vinnerås, B., Salomon, E. (2004) Guidelines on the use of urine and faeces in crop production. EcoSanRes Programme, Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm.
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Smil, V. (2007) Policy for improved efficiency in the food chain. SIWI Seminar: Water for Food, Biofuels or Ecosystems? World Water Week 2007. Stockholm, August 12th-18th.
Published
2015-01-05
How to Cite
Rodríguez Escamilla, S. (2015). The Story of Phosphorus: Global Food Security and Food for Thought. Pädi Boletín Científico De Ciencias Básicas E Ingenierías Del ICBI, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.29057/icbi.v2i4.548
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