Soluble reactive phosphorus

Definition (http://www.secchidipin.org/Phosphorus.htm)

This phosphorus fraction should consist largely of the inorganic orthophosphate (PO4) form of phosphorus. Orthophosphate is the phosphorus form that is directly taken up by algae, and the concentration of this fraction constitutes an index of the amount of phosphorus immediately available for algal growth. (Secchi Dipin)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
OP
Ortho-phosphate
Orthophosphate
SRP

Approved Date
06-Nov-2012

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