Nitrogen budgets in US soybean-based agroecosystems
摘要
Achieving neutral nitrogen (N) budgets is critical for soil health and sustainable agriculture. Thus, 31 studies were conducted for soybeans (Glycine max L.) throughout the United States, determining N inputs, biological N2 fixation via δ15N natural abundance method, and N outputs, seed N removal. On average, 53% of the N demand was met through N2 fixation, while the requirement of 62% indicates a significant shortfall for achieving neutral N budgets.