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View article: Nutrient asymmetry challenges the sustainability of Ukrainian agriculture
Nutrient asymmetry challenges the sustainability of Ukrainian agriculture Open
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted crop exports and global food security, overshadowing critical nutrient asymmetry and the associated environmental risks. Here we demonstrate that following nutrient shortages after independence…
View article: Remote Sensing Monitoring of Phragmites Treatment and Fish Habitat Restoration in Long Point, Lake Erie, Canada
Remote Sensing Monitoring of Phragmites Treatment and Fish Habitat Restoration in Long Point, Lake Erie, Canada Open
The invasive expansion of Phragmites australis in coastal wetlands, including the Long Point wetland complex in Ontario, has led to significant declines in plant and wildlife diversity, impacting ecosystem functions. Despite ongoing manage…
View article: A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 2: Livestock farming
A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 2: Livestock farming Open
Agricultural ammonia (NH3) emissions are a major pathway of nitrogen loss, which can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, ecosystem damage, and biodiversity loss. Ammonia emissions related to livest…
View article: Valuing damages and benefits of the altered global nitrogen cycle; lessons for national to global policy support
Valuing damages and benefits of the altered global nitrogen cycle; lessons for national to global policy support Open
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is increasingly used to inform environmental policy decisions by identifying interventions with the highest net societal benefits. Here we focus on CBAs for nitrogen (NCBA), explaining its history, presenting re…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection enhancement by amphotericin B: implications for disease management
SARS-CoV-2 infection enhancement by amphotericin B: implications for disease management Open
Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who require hospitalization are at high risk of invasive pulmonary mucormycosis. Amphotericin B (AmB), which is the first-line therapy for invasive pulmonary mucormycosis, has been shown …
View article: A Framework for Gridded Estimates of Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture in South Asia
A Framework for Gridded Estimates of Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture in South Asia Open
Emissions of ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities are a major threat to ecosystems and human health. Its quantification via emissions inventories is vital to the understanding of mitigation strategies and policy formation. South Asia…
View article: Global ammonia emission could be halved with cost-effective measures
Global ammonia emission could be halved with cost-effective measures Open
Excess ammonia (NH3) emissions from human activities pose critical risks to global ecosystems and human health. Despite the urgent need for NH3 emission controls, a comprehensive evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of mitigation strategie…
View article: Contrasting physico-chemical and oxidative relationships to thalli nitrogen and metal ion contents in Usnea spp. and Hypotrachyna spp. from Himalayan forests of Nepal.
Contrasting physico-chemical and oxidative relationships to thalli nitrogen and metal ion contents in Usnea spp. and Hypotrachyna spp. from Himalayan forests of Nepal. Open
South Asian nations are facing the challenge of increasing nitrogen pollution with the Indo-Gangetic Plain having some of the highest levels of atmospheric ammonia pollution globally. However, there is a lack of in-country research to eval…
View article: Review of Nano-clay Polymer Composites for Controlled Nitrogen Release: Prospects and Limitations
Review of Nano-clay Polymer Composites for Controlled Nitrogen Release: Prospects and Limitations Open
This review paper discusses the potential and limitations of polymer composites for smart nitrogen (N) supply to meet the needs of agricultural crops. Unlike most conventional fertilizers, nano-clay polymer composites (NCPCs) offer a slow-…
View article: Controlling nanocage assembly, towards developing a one-health “plug & play” platform for targeted therapy
Controlling nanocage assembly, towards developing a one-health “plug & play” platform for targeted therapy Open
We highlight our recent engineering biology approach in creating a one-health ‘plug and play’ nanocage assembly platform for developing multiple therapeutics to target various entities, including viruses, cancer, and bacteria.
View article: Increasing nitrogen use efficiency by reducing ammonia and nitrate losses from tomato production in Kabul, Afghanistan
Increasing nitrogen use efficiency by reducing ammonia and nitrate losses from tomato production in Kabul, Afghanistan Open
Over the past century, the inefficient use of reactive nitrogen (N r ) has raised concerns regarding global food production and planetary sustainability. This study investigates nitrogen (N) losses in tomato production near Kabul, Afghanis…
View article: Nitrification and urease inhibitors reduce gaseous N losses and improve nitrogen use efficiency in wheat exposed to elevated CO2 and temperature
Nitrification and urease inhibitors reduce gaseous N losses and improve nitrogen use efficiency in wheat exposed to elevated CO2 and temperature Open
Introduction Climate change significantly impacts food production by influencing crop growth and soil processes. Rising atmospheric CO 2 levels and temperatures may affect reactive nitrogen losses from cultivated soils. This study aimed to…
View article: Response of South Asia PM2.5 pollution to ammonia emission changes and associated impacts on human health
Response of South Asia PM2.5 pollution to ammonia emission changes and associated impacts on human health Open
Countries in South Asia are suffering severe PM2.5 pollution with rapid economic development, impacting human health and the environment. Whilst much attention has been given to understanding the contribution of primary emissions, the cont…
View article: Management and site effects on carbon balances of European mountain meadows and rangelands
Management and site effects on carbon balances of European mountain meadows and rangelands Open
We studied carbon balances and carbon stocks of mountain rangelands and meadows in a network of 8 eddy covariance sites and 14 sites with biomass data in Europe. Net ecosystem exchange of pastures and extensively managed semi-natural range…
View article: A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 2: livestock farming
A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 2: livestock farming Open
Agricultural ammonia (NH3) emissions are a major pathway of nitrogen loss, which can have significant environmental consequences, such as air and water pollution, ecosystem damage and biodiversity loss. Ammonia emissions related to livesto…
View article: Improving Nitrogen Fertilizer Management for Yield and N Use Efficiency in Wetland Rice Cultivation in Bangladesh
Improving Nitrogen Fertilizer Management for Yield and N Use Efficiency in Wetland Rice Cultivation in Bangladesh Open
Achieving high-yielding crops while also improving nitrogen use efficiency is a significant challenge for agricultural production in Bangladesh. We investigated the impacts of applying nitrogen (N) using different management options in wet…
View article: A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 1: Land module for simulating emissions from synthetic fertilizer use
A dynamical process-based model for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) – Part 1: Land module for simulating emissions from synthetic fertilizer use Open
Ammonia (NH3) emissions mainly originate from agricultural practices and can have multiple adverse impacts on the environment. With the substantial increase in synthetic fertilizer use over the past decades, volatilization of NH3 has becom…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection enhancement by Amphotericin B: Implications for disease management
SARS-CoV-2 infection enhancement by Amphotericin B: Implications for disease management Open
Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who require hospitalisation are at high risk of invasive pulmonary mucormycosis. Amphotericin B (AmB), which is the first line therapy for invasive pulmonary mucormycosis, has been shown …
View article: Global ammonia emission could be halved with cost-effective measures
Global ammonia emission could be halved with cost-effective measures Open
Ammonia (NH3) emissions pose significant threats to ecosystems and human health globally, yet a comprehensive assessment of mitigation strategies' costs and benefits remains elusive. Here, we employ a multi-model framework to evaluate 32 m…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2024-962
Comment on egusphere-2024-962 Open
Abstract. Ammonia (NH3) emissions mainly originate from agricultural practices and can have multiple adverse impacts on the environment. With the substantial increase of synthetic fertilizer use over the past decades, volatilization of NH3…
View article: Trends and geographic variation in adverse impacts of nitrogen use in Europe on human health, climate, and ecosystems: A review
Trends and geographic variation in adverse impacts of nitrogen use in Europe on human health, climate, and ecosystems: A review Open
•This paper presents a review of the trends and geographic variation of impacts of reactive nitrogen (N) inputs on in Europe through impacts on air, soil and water quality. It illustrates those impacts, by assessing temporal and spatial va…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2024-962
Comment on egusphere-2024-962 Open
Abstract. Ammonia (NH3) emissions mainly originate from agricultural practices and can have multiple adverse impacts on the environment. With the substantial increase of synthetic fertilizer use over the past decades, volatilization of NH3…
View article: A dynamical process-based model AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – Part 1: Land module for simulating emissions from synthetic fertilizer use
A dynamical process-based model AMmonia–CLIMate v1.0 (AMCLIM v1.0) for quantifying global agricultural ammonia emissions – Part 1: Land module for simulating emissions from synthetic fertilizer use Open
Ammonia (NH3) emissions mainly originate from agricultural practices and can have multiple adverse impacts on the environment. With the substantial increase of synthetic fertilizer use over the past decades, volatilization of NH3 has becom…
View article: Fission neutron output measurements at LANSCE
Fission neutron output measurements at LANSCE Open
Accurate data for both physical properties and fission properties of materials are necessary to properly model dynamic fissioning systems. To address the need for accurate data on fission neutron energy spectra, especially at outgoing neut…