Overview
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Gaseous nitrogen emissions are predominantly from soils and mediated through two microbial pathways, nitrification and denitrification. Soluble forms of carbon playing an overriding role on emissions via denitrification. One of these gases, nitrous oxide is a potent greenhouse gas and its emissions are equivalent to about 1/5 of Australia's total emissions from agricultural systems. The project will examine the role of soil water status and carbon and nitrogen availability to provide a basic understanding of the role of soil management on gaseous nitrogen from soils.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Keywords
- soils, agriculture, climate change, greenhouse gases, emissions
- Contact
- Please contact the supervisor.
Professor Peter Grace
