Global agriculture and nitrous oxide emissions

Dave S. Reay (), Eric A. Davidson, Keith A. Smith, Pete Smith, Jerry M. Melillo, Frank Dentener and Paul J. Crutzen
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Dave S. Reay: School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh
Eric A. Davidson: The Woods Hole Research Center
Keith A. Smith: School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh
Pete Smith: Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen
Jerry M. Melillo: The Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
Frank Dentener: European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Climate Change Unit
Paul J. Crutzen: Max Planck Institute for Chemistry

Nature Climate Change, 2012, vol. 2, issue 6, 410-416

Abstract: This Review discusses current knowledge regarding agriculture as a source for nitrous oxide — a major greenhouse gas. It offers an outlook on future developments about the consequences of increasing use of biofuels and the potential importance of aquaculture, as well as options for mitigation.

Date: 2012
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