Phosphorous is an essential nutrient used by plants and animals for growth and energy transport. Phosphate cycling studies are important in understanding biological processes, and phosphate analyses are a standard part of the biogeochemists’ toolbox. How Phosphorous is an essential nutrient used by plants and animals for growth and energy transport. Phosphate cycling studies are important in understanding biological processes, and phosphate analyzes are a standard part of the biogeochemists’ toolbox. How