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Human alteration of the global nitrogen cycle: Sorces and consequences.

Authors :
Vitousek, Peter M.
Aber, John D.
Source :
Ecological Applications; Aug97, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p736, 14p, 1 Color Photograph, 7 Graphs
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the extent of human alteration on the nitrogen cycle, focusing on the consequences of this process on the functioning of many terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Details on what the nitrogen cycle is used for; Benefits of this cycle to human existence; Information on the nitrogen cycle process; Effects this cycle has on the atmosphere.

Subjects

Subjects :
NITROGEN cycle

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10510761
Volume :
7
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Ecological Applications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9709251140
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2269431