Cited by 1,425Soil and Water Nutrient DynamicsSoil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsSoil erosion and sediment transport

Nitrogen losses from the soil/plant system: a review

Cameron, K.C., Di, H.J., Moir, J.L.·2013·Annals of Applied Biology

Abstract

Abstract Losses of nitrogen from the soil/plant system not only reduce soil fertility and plant yield but can also create adverse impacts on the environment. Ammonia emissions into the atmosphere contribute to acid rain and represent an indirect source of nitrous oxide greenhouse gas emissions. Nitrate leaching losses into rivers and lakes can cause eutrophication resulting in excessive growth of aquatic weeds and algae, which can reduce fish populations and the recreational value of the water. Nitrate contamination of drinking water supplies can cause health risks. Legislation that is designed to limit nitrate leaching losses from land has become a constraint on agricultural land use in many countries. Nitrous oxide emissions into the atmosphere contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer and also make a significant contribution to climate change. This review describes the nitrogen cycle in temperate soil/plant systems, the processes involved in each of the individual nitrogen loss pathways, the factors affecting the amounts of losses and the methods that are available to reduce these losses. The review has shown that careful management of temperate soil/plant systems using best management practices and newly developed technologies can increase the sustainability of agriculture and reduce its impact on the environment.

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Authors
Cameron, K. C., Di, H. J., & Moir, J. L.
Affiliations
Lincoln University (NZ)
Corresponding author
Cameron, K.C.
Venue
Annals of Applied Biology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-02
Volume
162
Issue
2
Pages
145-173
ISSN
  • 0003-4746 (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-7348
OpenAlex
W2149348479
Cited by
1,425
References
254
Citations by year
2026: 144 · 2025: 151 · 2024: 125 · 2023: 161 · 2022: 137 · 2021: 159 · 2020: 118 · 2019: 107 · 2018: 88 · 2017: 81 · 2016: 63 · 2015: 36 · 2014: 45 · 2013: 10
FWCI
5.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Annals of Applied Biology (publishedVersion)
  • Lincoln University Research Archive (Lincoln University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Soil erosion and sediment transport
Keywords
nitrogen loss, nitrogen cycling, ammonia emissions, nitrous oxide emissions, nitrate leaching, eutrophication, drinking water contamination, soil fertility, best management practices, sustainable agriculture, ozone depletion, climate change

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