Distribution pattern of major crops and their cultivation intensity indicated by soil phosphorus concentrations in Europe

The sowing area and yield of crops are primarily determined by climatic suitability modified terrain conditions. This study presents the actual ten major in Europe reveals spatial pattern available soil phosphorus concentrations between within areas crops, based on LUCAS database. A great variance cropping over was observed, especially for with a broad tolerance. Results show significant differences under different agricultural indicating management intensities crops. strong relationship high yields P-fertilizer use were found, as indicated P concentration. In context environmental zones, northern zones exhibit higher, central medium, Mediterranean lower P-concentration values. more suitable climate is growing it pays to apply fertilizers. Consequently, good indicator crop cultivation intensity, land productivity, use, total demand plants. Among most commonly cultivated maize seems be dependent level phosphorous concentration or inputs. For sustainable Europe, further research needed calculate how P-requirements compares case types. article protected copyright. All rights reserved