Emissions of N2O and NO from fertilized fields: Summary of available measurement data

Bouwman, AF; Boumans, LJM; Batjes, NH

HERO ID

2490027

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2002

Language

English

HERO ID 2490027
In Press No
Year 2002
Title Emissions of N2O and NO from fertilized fields: Summary of available measurement data
Authors Bouwman, AF; Boumans, LJM; Batjes, NH
Journal Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Volume 16
Issue 4
Page Numbers 1058
Abstract Information from 846 N2O emission measurements in agricultural fields and 99 measurements for NO emissions was summarized to assess the influence of various factors regulating emissions from mineral soils. The data indicate that there is a strong increase of both N2O and NO emissions accompanying N application rates, and soils with high organic-C content show higher emissions than less fertile soils. A fine soil texture, restricted drainage, and neutral to slightly acidic conditions favor N2O emission, while (though not significant) a good soil drainage, coarse texture, and neutral soil reaction favor NO emission. Fertilizer type and crop type are important factors for N2O but not for NO, while the fertilizer application mode has a significant influence on NO only. Regarding the measurements, longer measurement periods yield more of the fertilization effect on N2O and NO emissions, and intensive measurements (greater than or equal to1 per day) yield lower emissions than less intensive measurements (2-3 per week). The available data can be used to develop simple models based on the major regulating factors which describe the spatial variability of emissions of N2O and NO with less uncertainty than emission factor approaches based on country N inputs, as currently used in national emission inventories.
Doi 10.1029/2001GB001811
Wosid WOS:000180874100006
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Language Text English
Keyword animal manure; gas emission; fertilizer; nitric oxide; nitrous oxide