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Paul Reed Hepperly

Insoluble P in growth media can be used to assess P mineralization see the slide attached. A similar approach can be used for other nutrient mineralization which is a function of organic acids and/or enzymatic activities.

Kafula Chisanga

Dear Prof Paul ReedHepperly,

Thanks for the information.

Best wishes.

Kafula