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Phosphorus (P) is a scarce, nonrenewable resource; its acquisition by plants decreases when soil moisture declines, as anticipated under future climate-change scenarios. It is, therefore, important to understand plant responses and adaptations to dual moisture and P limitations, in order to maintain crop productivity and predict plant performance in natural ecosystems. We review current knowledge of the effect of simultaneous water and P shortage on plant function, and identify key knowledge gaps. Plants have developed a range of adaptations to ensure P uptake is adequate to maintain vital functions within a broad range, at least until a certain level of P and/or drought stress is exceeded. Differences in plant growth and amount of P taken up under dual moisture and P limitations greatly depend on the rate of soil drying and wetting, the severity and duration of drought cycles, plant uptake capacity, root system …