This study investigated the effects of solid oxygen fertilizers (SOFs) and biochars on nitrous oxide (N₂O) production in Florida agricultural soils. Organic soil showed higher N₂O production than mineral soil, significantly increased by nitrogen fertilizer. SOFs reduced N₂O production in mineral soil (98-99%) and calcium peroxide in organic soil (25%). Biochar effects varied depending on soil type and biochar source. SOFs maintained higher nitrate-N levels. The study suggests SOFs as a potential strategy for reducing N₂O emissions from flooded agricultural soils.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Dec 10, 2020
Authors
Tanumoy Bera, Kanika S. Inglett, Guodong D. Liu
Tags
nitrous oxide
solid oxygen fertilizers
biochars
agricultural soils
Florida
emissions reduction
nitrate-N levels
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