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Authigenic apatite formation enables phosphorus burial

Claim that authigenic apatite formation in sediments is a key mechanism for phosphorus burial processes.

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Authigenic apatite formation and burial in sediments

Relationship

authigenic apatite formation enables Phosphorus burial and diagenesis in marine sediments

Evidence

Reference on authigenic apatite formation and burial in non-upwelling, continental margin sediments.

K. C. Ruttenberg & R. A. Berner. Authigenic apatite formation and burial in sediments from non-upwelling, continental margin environments