Phosphorus in cultural layers and soils of urban ecosystems

Abstract

It is shown that the cultural layers of urban ecosystems are distinguished by the accumulation of all groups (general, mineral, organic) phosphorus compounds. At the same time, the humus of the horizons of anthropogenic origin is enriched in organic phosphorus in comparison with natural analogues by 3-10 times. Due to the neutral and close to neutral character of soil acidity, the mobility of all groups of phosphorus compounds is reduced, which is the main reason for their fixation in the profile of stratozems. It was found that the group composition of phosphorus in the soils of settlements and settlements does not reflect the zonal patterns of accumulation and profile distribution of phosphorus, but it can serve as a reliable indicator of the presence of anthropogenic activity in the past.