The study looked at how phosphorus behaves in sandy soils from Florida. They found that most phosphorus in these soils can easily be released into water. The pH of the soil affects how much phosphorus is released, with pH levels of 5-7 leading to less release. Long periods of water-logging can increase phosphorus release. Calcium in the soil can stabilize phosphorus compounds, while high sodium levels can increase phosphorus release. The study suggests that phosphorus released in batch extraction is a long-term release, while phosphorus leached in column leaching is a short-term release.