# The microbial phosphorus cycle in aquatic ecosystems

*PRI Rank #2 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #2 |
| 18m citations | 104 |
| Journal | Nature Reviews Microbiology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41579-024-01119-w |
| Corresponding authors | Solange Duhamel |
| Institution | University of Arizona, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41579-024-01119-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-024-01119-w)

## Topics

microbial phosphorus cycle · aquatic ecosystems · phosphorus limitation · dissolved organic phosphorus · phosphate uptake · alkaline phosphatase · phosphorus bioavailability · organic phosphorus compounds · microbial community structure · Nutrient Cycling · phosphorus transformation · bacterioplankton · phosphorus sequestration · polyphosphate accumulation · phosphorus remineralization

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/aquatic-ecosystems-and-phytoplankton-dynamics/2026. Accessed 2026-07-23.

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