An Overview of N[sub.2]O Emissions from Cropping Systems and Current Strategies to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Arable soils significantly contribute to atmosphere pollution through N[sub.2]O emissions due to the massive use of N-based fertilizers and soil managements. N[sub.2]O formation in the soil occurs mainly through nitrification and denitrification processes, which are influenced by soil moisture, temp...

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Published in:	Horticulturae Vol. 10; no. 7
Main Authors:	Manco, Antonio, Giaccone, Matteo, Zenone, Terenzio, Onofri, Andrea, Tei, Francesco, Farneselli, Michela, Gabbrielli, Mara, Allegrezza, Marina, Perego, Alessia, Magliulo, Vincenzo, Vitale, Luca
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 01-07-2024
Subjects:	Atmospheric ozone Cropping systems Fertilizers Nitrification Serbia
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Summary:	Arable soils significantly contribute to atmosphere pollution through N[sub.2]O emissions due to the massive use of N-based fertilizers and soil managements. N[sub.2]O formation in the soil occurs mainly through nitrification and denitrification processes, which are influenced by soil moisture, temperature, oxygen concentration, pH, and the amount of available organic carbon and nitrogen. This review synthetically presents the mechanisms of N[sub.2]O formation and emission in arable land and some of the current strategies to improve crop nutrient use efficiency. Biological nitrification inhibitor-based agronomic strategies are also presented as future prospects for the sustainable management of crops, which is missing in most of the reviews.
ISSN:	2311-7524 2311-7524
DOI:	10.3390/horticulturae10070754