The Identification of Management Strategies that Target Multiple Nitrogen Loss Pathways (Part 3 of 3)

Stabilized N sources are N fertilizers treated with urease inhibitors, nitrification inhibitors, or a combination of both. They can comprise “right source” in many situations in which 4R Nutrient Stewardship is implemented. Several meta-analyses demonstrate that nitrification inhibitors with and without urease inhibitors consistently reduce N2O emissions. Nitrification inhibitors are effective at decreasing NO3- leaching but can increase ammonia volatilization, while urease inhibitors are effective at preventing volatilization losses.