Journal article

Authors list: Pferdmenges, J; Breuer, L; Julich, S; Kraft, P

Publication year: 2020

Pages: 104639-

Journal: Environmental Modelling and Software

Volume number: 126

ISSN: 1364-8152

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2020.104639

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 
We compiled information on 26 numerical models, which consider the terrestrial phosphorus (P) cycle and compared them regarding process description, model structure and applicability to different ecosystems and scales. We address the differences in their hydrological components and between their soil P routines, the implementation of a preferential flow component in soils, as well as whether the model performance has been tested for P transport. The comparison of the models revealed that none offers the flexibility for a realistic representation of P transport through different ecosystems and on diverging scales. Especially the transport of P through macroporous soils (e.g. forests) is deficient. Five models represent macropores accurately, but all of them lack a validated P routine. We therefore present a model blueprint to be able to incorporate a physically realistic representation of macropore flow and particulate P transport in forested systems.

Harvard Citation style: Pferdmenges, J., Breuer, L., Julich, S. and Kraft, P. (2020) Review of soil phosphorus routines in ecosystem models, Environmental Modelling and Software, 126, p. 104639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2020.104639

APA Citation style: Pferdmenges, J., Breuer, L., Julich, S., & Kraft, P. (2020). Review of soil phosphorus routines in ecosystem models. Environmental Modelling and Software. 126, 104639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2020.104639