Goals & Objectives 


The N2O programme focuses on manipulating some of the N inputs that drive the quantity of N2O released and on manipulating the processes that form and release N2O. 


Manipulating N inputs investigates ways to reduce N inputs through plant breeding/selection and plant management (Objective 2.1). Manipulating processes will address the challenge of optimising nitrification inhibitors so that their effectiveness and longevity is increased (Objective 2.2). Research will also be undertaken to determine the impact of soil amendments on the denitrification process and the N2O/N2 ratio (Objectives 2.3). Finally, the programme will investigate ways to mitigate N2O emissions through better understanding its relationship with soil physical characteristics and soil water status (Objective 2.4). 




  

	
		
			
			
			Objective
			
			
			
			
			Leader
			
			
			
			
			Timeframe
			
			
		
		
			
			
			2.1
			
			
			
			
			Manipulating N inputs
			
			
			
			
			Dr Cecile de Klein 
			
			
			
			
			Apr 10 - Jun 14
			
			
		
		
			
			
			2.2
			
			
			
			
			Manipulating nitrification processes
			
			
			
			
			Prof HJ Di
			
			
			
			
			Apr 10 - Jun 14
			
			
		
		
			
			
			2.3
			
			
			
			
			Manipulating denitrification processes
			
			
			
			
			Dr Surinder Saggar 
			
			
			
			
			Apr 10 - Jun 14
			
			
		
		
			
			
			2.4
			
			
			
			
			N2O emissions and soil water status
			
			
			
			
			Dr Steve Thomas
			
			
			
			
			Apr 10 - Jun 13
			
			
		
	



Principal Investigators


Professor Hong Di, Lincoln University
Dr Cecile de Klein, AgResearch 





 


 


 


 







 



 


 


 


 







 



 


 


 







 



 


 







 



 



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