Summary
This modelling study projected how climate change may alter nitrous oxide emissions from grassland soils in South West England, a region of significant pastoral farming. By integrating soil, climate, and biogeochemical models, the authors examined the sensitivity of N2O emissions to temperature and precipitation changes anticipated over coming decades. The work contributes to understanding how grassland management and climate interaction may influence greenhouse gas emissions from UK pastoral systems.
UK applicability
Directly applicable to UK grassland farming policy and practice, particularly in South West regions where livestock grazing is economically important. Findings may inform climate mitigation strategies for pastoral agriculture and soil carbon management in temperate grasslands.
Key measures
N2O emission rates (likely expressed in kg N2O-N ha⁻¹ year⁻¹ or similar); soil and climate variables affecting nitrification and denitrification processes
Outcomes reported
The study modelled nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from South West England grasslands under current and projected future climate conditions. The research quantified how climate change may alter N2O emission rates from grassland soils.
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