Low nitrous oxide plants


Aim: Develop  plants and planting strategies that result in reduced emissions from soil


What does success look like? 


Low nitrous oxide plants and strategies adopted on farm


How will we get there? 


	Understand the differences in nitrification between species,  between  cultivars and between endophyte-grass combinations
	
	Confirm lab results are repeatable in plot and field trials
	Undertake paddock scale trials to quantify effect
	Develop commercial pipeline for new pant breeds to be taken up on farm
	


Who&#39;s input is needed? 


Science is needed to identify and understand plant effects on soil processes related to nitrous oxide emissions. 


Commercial input will be needed, if plant varieties/breeding are agronomically sensible, to gather data to support incorporation into New Zealand farming practice.  


Commercial input will also be needed if natural nitrous oxide inhibitors are identified to evaluate and breed 


What&#39;s the timeline?