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Some priority research areas in nitrogen studies

Algunas areas prioritarias de investigación en los estudios de nitrógeno

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The more efficient management of the world's nitrogen resources, leading to greater plant productivity, depends on research which (a) improves the economic efficiency of nitrogen inputs into ecosystems, (b) makes more effective use of the nitrogen within the plant environment, and (c) reduces nitrogen losses, particularly from the root region. Ecosystem nitrogen budget studies can emphasize gaps in knowledge of nitrogen cycle processes.

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El uso mas eficiente de los recursos nitrogenados del mundo que llevará a una mayor productividad vegetal depende de las investigaciones que (a) aumenten la eficiencia económica del uso de nitrógeno en los ecosistemas, (b) hagan mas efectivo el uso del nitrógeno dentro del ambiente de las plantas y (c) reduzcan las pérdidas de nitrógeno mas allá de la zona radical. Los estudios del balance de nitrógeno pueden servir para identificar lagunas en el conocimiento de los procesos del ciclo de nitrógeno.

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Holding, A.J. Some priority research areas in nitrogen studies. Plant Soil 67, 81–90 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02182757

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