Nitrogen Embedded in Global Food Trade

TitleNitrogen Embedded in Global Food Trade
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsLassaletta L, Billen G, Garnier J, Oita A, Shibata H, Shindo J, Hayashi K
Book TitleEncyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability
Volume1
Number of Volumes3
Pagination105-109
PublisherElsevier
ISBN978-0-12-812688-2
Abstract

The transport of nitrogen embedded in the protein of internationally traded agricultural commodities has significantly increased during the past five decades. We analyze the magnitude and impacts of this change on the global nitrogen cycle dynamics, food security and self-sufficiency, environment pollution and personal nitrogen footprints.

DOI10.1016/B978-0-08-100596-5.21975-6