Introduction

SUMMARY

1. Introduction

  1. Why do we talk about phosphorus ?

  2. How was phosphorus discovered?

  3. What is phosphorus ?

  4. Where is phosphorus ?

  5. Why and how humans use phosphorus ?

2. Phosphorus cycle

  1. The cycle

3. Anthropogenic phosphorus input

  1. Why phosphorus became toxic ?

  2. Why is it important ?

  3. Current phosphorus dependency

  4. Prospective of phosphorus demand

  5. A new war on phosphorus ?

  6. How can we ensure the safety of phosphate supplies?

  7. Sustainable management of phosphorus