Soil Emission of Nitrous Oxide and its Mitigation

• Main Authors: Ussiri, David (Author), Lal, Rattan (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Environment.; Physical geography.; Environmental sciences.; Agriculture.; Ecosystems.; Climate change.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Climate Change.; Earth System Sciences.; Environmental Science and Engineering.; Soil Science & Conservation.

This book offers a clear and concise analysis of the global budget of nitrous oxide and the factors controlling its emission. It also describes the anthropogenic sources of nitrous oxide with major emphasis on agricultural activities. Anthropogenic activities have more than doubled the availability...