May 5, 2000
Journal Article

Carbon Cost of Applying Nitrogen Fertilizer

Abstract

When the addition of nitrogen (N) fertilizer leads to increased crop biomass, it also augments carbon (C)inputs to the soil and, hence often increases soil organic matter. Consequently, the efficient use of fertilizer N to increase crop production has also been found valuable for sequestering atmospheric carbon in soil.

Revised: December 9, 2003 | Published: May 5, 2000

Citation

Izaurralde R.C., W.B. Mcgill, and N.J. Rosenberg. 2000. Carbon Cost of Applying Nitrogen Fertilizer. Science 288, no. 5467:811-812. PNNL-SA-37500.