Summary
This 2017 field study investigated the efficacy of nitrification inhibitors in reducing gaseous nitrogen losses from a permanent grassland soil across different moisture regimes. The research measured emissions of nitrous oxide, nitric oxide and dinitrogen to evaluate how soil water content mediates the inhibitor's effect on denitrification and nitrification pathways. As suggested by the study design and authorship, the work contributes to understanding of strategies to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions whilst managing nitrogen cycling in grassland systems.
UK applicability
The findings are directly applicable to UK grassland management, given that the study was conducted in the United Kingdom on permanent pasture soils representative of temperate maritime conditions. Results on moisture-dependent nitrification inhibitor performance may inform UK farm practises and policy on reducing N₂O emissions from grazing systems, though field-scale effectiveness will vary with soil type and climate.
Key measures
N₂O, NO and N₂ gas emissions; soil moisture levels; nitrification inhibitor application
Outcomes reported
The study examined how nitrification inhibitors affect emissions of N₂O, NO and N₂ under varying soil moisture conditions in permanent grassland. Gaseous nitrogen losses were quantified to assess the effectiveness of the inhibitor in reducing greenhouse gas and reactive nitrogen emissions.
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