Nitrogen and the food system

TitleNitrogen and the food system
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsMetson GS, Chaudhary A, Zhang X, Houlton B, Oita A, Raghuram N, Read QD, Bouwman L, Tian H, Uwizeye A, Eagle AJ
JournalOne Earth
Volume4
Issue1
Date Published01/2021
Abstract

To stave off world hunger, humanity manipulated and unbalanced the nitrogen cycle. Today’s excess fixed nitrogen is a global pollutant, of which our food system is a primary driver. Yet, food insecurity remains a global concern. In this Voices, food-system experts offer insights into the challenge of the sustainable management of nitrogen.

DOI10.1016/j.oneear.2020.12.018