especially at high yield levels, and that either yields will suffer or nitrogen fixation will be reduced.” Would adding nitrogen fertilizer fix this problem and result in higher yields?

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“N 2 O is linked to the nitrogen cycle. The main sources are agricultural surfaces that are treated with nitrogen-based ...