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N2-Fixation in Field Settings: Estimations Based on Natural 15N Abundance

Shearer, G, Kohl, DH·1986·Australian Journal of Plant Physiology
DOI 10.1071/pp9860699
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This paper reviews a growing body of literature on the use of variations in the natural abundance of 15N to estimate the fractional contribution of N2-fixation to N2-fixing systems. This method is based on the small difference in 15NN abundance which frequently occurs between N derived from N2-fixation and N derived from other sources. The requirement of the method is that this difference be significant. Whether this requirement is met is site specific and must be empirically established at each site of interest. Advantages and disadvantages of this method are compared with those of more conventional methods. Sources of error, including heterogeneity of 15NN abundance of non-atmospheric N sources are considered. Tests of the method, under both greenhouse and field conditions, are described. Estimates based on this method compare favourably with other methods for field evaluation of N2-fixation, provided that the site and the sampling strategy are appropriate for application of the method. Applications of the method in several ecosystems are described.

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Authors
Shearer, G., & Kohl, D.
Venue
Australian Journal of Plant Physiology
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing
Published
1986-12-01
Volume
13
Issue
6
Pages
699-756
ISSN
  • 0310-7841 (ISSN-L)
  • 1446-5655
DOI
10.1071/pp9860699
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W1996940137
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1,082
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49
FWCI
9.32
Type
journal article
Language
en
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