Global analysis reveals substantial reactive nitrogen inputs from irrigation water in cropland, highlighting the need for adjusted fertilizer strategies.
Irrigation is typically overlooked as a source of reactive nitrogen to cropland. However, nitrate-rich irrigation water constitutes a substantial portion of the global agricultural nitrogen budget that should be accounted for in fertilizer application and irrigation strategies.
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