Phosphorus (P)—a finite, non-renewable resource, is a vital nutrient for (crop) plants.
The efficiency of P usage today is < 20%, the remaining 80% end up in waste.
Algae can be used for the solar-driven recycling of P from wastewater.
Algae can absorb and accumulate large P quantities through luxury uptake.
P-enriched algal biomass can be applied as a fertilizer to soil.