Research Article

The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils

Volume: 9 Number: 2 December 26, 2025

The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils

Abstract

Phosphorus (P) availability in calcareous soils is limited due to strong adsorption and precipitation reactions, which hinder plant uptake and complicate nutrient management. This study explored how flooding duration (0–40 days) and farmyard manure (FYM) application (0 and 4 g per 100 g soil) affect P adsorption in five calcareous soils with varying physical and chemical properties. Using batch equilibrium experiments, P sorption was modelled with Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms. Flooding increased adsorption capacity, as indicated by higher KF and Smax values, due to redox-driven dissolution and re-precipitation of Fe/Mn oxides, which created more sorption sites. Initially, FYM reduced adsorption strength because of organic ligands and labile P inputs. However, with prolonged flooding, FYM enhanced adsorption through organo-mineral interactions and secondary oxide formation. Soil characteristics such as carbonate content, clay fraction, and organic matter influenced these effects. The modified Langmuir model provided the best fit, emphasizing the role of both native and added P in adsorption dynamics. Overall, the study shows that flooding and organic amendments interact to regulate P retention in calcareous soils, offering insights for sustainable phosphorus management under conditions of climate variability and increased waterlogging.

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Supporting Institution

the Scientific Project Foundation Unit of Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Türkiye

Project Number

2021-Dl-0149

Ethical Statement

Makale sadece derginizde yayınlanmak üzere sunulmuş ve başka bir dergiye bir kısmı ya da tamam sunulmamıştır.

Thanks

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Scientific Project Foundation Unit of Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Türkiye

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Soil Sciences and Plant Nutrition (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 28, 2025

Publication Date

December 26, 2025

Submission Date

August 31, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 1, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Ören, S., & Uygur, V. (2025). The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, 9(2), 83-92. https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE
AMA
1.Ören S, Uygur V. The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2025;9(2):83-92. https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE
Chicago
Ören, Süleyman, and Veli Uygur. 2025. “The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 9 (2): 83-92. https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE.
EndNote
Ören S, Uygur V (December 1, 2025) The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 9 2 83–92.
IEEE
[1]S. Ören and V. Uygur, “The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils”, Int J Agric For Life Sci, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 83–92, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE
ISNAD
Ören, Süleyman - Uygur, Veli. “The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 9/2 (December 1, 2025): 83-92. https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE.
JAMA
1.Ören S, Uygur V. The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2025;9:83–92.
MLA
Ören, Süleyman, and Veli Uygur. “The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 83-92, https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE.
Vancouver
1.Süleyman Ören, Veli Uygur. The Interactive Effect of Flooding and Organic Matter Treatments on Phosphorus Adsorption on Calcareous Soils. Int J Agric For Life Sci [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;9(2):83-92. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA46SD87JE

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