Integrated Nitrogen Studies in Africa (INSA)
WP2: Nitrogen lateral and deposition fluxes
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| Duration | 2020–2025 |
| Location | Africa |
| Funding | EU H2020 MSCA-RISE |
| Principle investigators |
Prof. Dr. Lutz Breuer (PI) |
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The rusty red soil found in many parts of Africa is deficient in nutrients like nitrogen. Replenishing the nitrogen is vital to ensure crop yields do not continue to decline; however too much nitrogen may also be damageable for air, water and soil quality. Improving nitrogen flows and budgets can play a crucial role in agricultural production and in nitrogen release to the environment, since they are used as tools for estimating mining or accumulation. The EU-funded INSA project will create an interoperable platform on nitrogen in Africa, raising awareness of challenges, risks and opportunities for improved nitrogen management. A network of scientists from Europe and Africa will drive a preliminary nitrogen assessment in Africa. This will help in developing innovative aspects of research on targeted questions, to sustain a dialogue between different communities of researchers, to transfer information to the public and to reinforce educational activities. For more information: |
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