Halving N Waste: Quantification and Abatement of Reactive N Losses to the Atmosphere in Cropping Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The recent XXI International Nitrogen (N) Workshop celebrated in Madrid in October 2022 (https://nworkshop.org/) faced the challenge of halving the waste of N from agro-food systems considering different systems and spatial scales. Losses of this valuable resource have major environmental (e.g., gaseous emissions of reactive N to the atmosphere) and economic impacts. The ambitious goal of halving N waste by 2030 requires the implementation of effective reduction practices to reduce pollution, economic costs, and to develop reliable and accurate emission inventories. In the present Special Issue, we are calling for cutting-edge research to share the current knowledge about measurements of direct or indirect gaseous N losses (N₂O, NH₃, NOx) and quantification of the mitigation potential of management practices to be implemented in cropping systems.

Dr. Guillermo Guardia
Dr. María Alonso-Ayuso
Dr. Zhaohai Bai
Guest Editors

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