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Denitrification Studies with 13N-Labeled Nitrate.

R Gersberg, K Krohn, N Peek

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 18, 1976
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    A new method uses nitrogen-13 labeled nitrate ((13)NO(3)(-)) to accurately measure denitrification rates in flooded rice field soils. This tracer technique allows for short-term, quantitative analysis without altering nitrate levels.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Soil Science
    • Nuclear Chemistry

    Background:

    • Denitrification is a key microbial process in nitrogen cycling.
    • Accurate measurement of denitrification rates is crucial for understanding soil ecosystems.
    • Existing methods may alter soil conditions or are time-consuming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel tracer method for quantifying denitrification rates.
    • To measure denitrification in soils from flooded rice fields using a new technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Production of nitrate labeled with nitrogen-13 ((13)NO(3)(-)) via the (16)O(p, alpha)(13)N reaction using a cyclotron.
    • Application of (13)NO(3)(-) as a tracer for direct quantitative measurements of denitrification.
    • Utilizing short time intervals for measurements in natural soil systems.

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    Main Results:

    • Successfully produced (13)NO(3)(-) tracer.
    • Demonstrated the utility of the (13)N technique for direct, quantitative denitrification rate measurements.
    • Showcased the method's ability to measure rates without altering in-situ nitrate concentrations.

    Conclusions:

    • The (13)N tracer technique offers a novel and effective approach for measuring denitrification rates.
    • This method is suitable for short-term, quantitative assessments in natural environments like flooded rice soils.
    • The technique avoids altering the natural nitrate concentrations, providing more reliable data.