Nitrogen Uptake and Loss in Agroecosystems
A special issue of Nitrogen (ISSN 2504-3129).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1391
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nitrogen cycling; management practice; nitrogen assimilation; denitrification; mitigation measures; nitric oxide; greenhouse gas emissions
Interests: N2O modeling; nitrogen fertilizer; mitigation measures; process-based models; soil emissions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nitrogen is a critical nutrient for agricultural productivity; it plays a central role in crop growth and ecosystem health. However, its management presents a dual challenge: optimizing nitrogen uptake by crops and increasing the yield while minimizing nitrogen losses to the environment. Inefficient nitrogen use leads to losses through pathways such as leaching, volatilization, and denitrification, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, water contamination, and soil degradation.
This Special Issue aims to focus on advancing our understanding of nitrogen dynamics in agricultural ecosystems, emphasizing the mechanisms of nitrogen uptake and loss. We also aim to explore innovative management practices, technologies, and mitigation strategies aimed at improving nitrogen use efficiency and reducing environmental impacts.
Researchers are invited to contribute original studies and reviews on topics including nitrogen cycling, assimilation, and loss, as well as practical solutions for sustainable nutrient management. By addressing these issues, this Special Issue seeks to promote sustainable and resilient agricultural systems globally.
Dr. Arbindra Timilsina
Dr. Bikram Pandey
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nitrogen cycling
- management practice
- nitrogen assimilation
- denitrification
- mitigation measures
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