The spatial pattern and seasonal changes in the soil phosphorus content in relation to the phosphatase activity: a case study of Luvisols

Understanding the spatial characteristics of soil properties would be helpful in recognizing their relationship and the development of site-specific management techniques. The paper aims to identify any spatial heterogeneity of the P-related properties in a plot scale and to explain the main mechanisms influencing this variability in the upper layer of arable Luvisols. Samples were collected from the upper soil horizon in April and August 2008....