Nitrogen losses from the soil/plant system: a review

K.C. Cameron; H.J. Di; J.L. Moir

doi:10.1111/aab.12014

journal article Feb 01, 2013

Nitrogen losses from the soil/plant system: a review

K.C. Cameron H.J. Di J.L. Moir

Annals of Applied Biology Vol. 162 No. 2 pp. 145-173 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractLosses of nitrogen from the soil/plant system not only reduce soil fertility and plant yield but can also create adverse impacts on the environment. Ammonia emissions into the atmosphere contribute to acid rain and represent an indirect source of nitrous oxide greenhouse gas emissions. Nitrate leaching losses into rivers and lakes can cause eutrophication resulting in excessive growth of aquatic weeds and algae, which can reduce fish populations and the recreational value of the water. Nitrate contamination of drinking water supplies can cause health risks. Legislation that is designed to limit nitrate leaching losses from land has become a constraint on agricultural land use in many countries. Nitrous oxide emissions into the atmosphere contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer and also make a significant contribution to climate change. This review describes the nitrogen cycle in temperate soil/plant systems, the processes involved in each of the individual nitrogen loss pathways, the factors affecting the amounts of losses and the methods that are available to reduce these losses. The review has shown that careful management of temperate soil/plant systems using best management practices and newly developed technologies can increase the sustainability of agriculture and reduce its impact on the environment.

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Published: Feb 01, 2013
Vol/Issue: 162(2)
Pages: 145-173
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Authors

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K.C. Cameron

Centre for Soil and Environmental Research Lincoln University Canterbury New Zealand

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H.J. Di

Centre for Soil and Environmental Research Lincoln University Canterbury New Zealand

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J.L. Moir

Centre for Soil and Environmental Research Lincoln University Canterbury New Zealand

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K.C. Cameron, H.J. Di, J.L. Moir (2013). Nitrogen losses from the soil/plant system: a review. Annals of Applied Biology, 162(2), 145-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12014

Nitrogen losses from the soil/plant system: a review

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