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  • To investigate the specific effects of light irradiance on N2O emissions in simulated riverine oxic water columns.
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  • Utilized simulated oxic riverine water columns with 15N-labeling techniques.
  • Employed biological molecular methods to analyze microbial activity and nitrogen cycling.
  • Varied light irradiance levels to assess their impact on N2O emissions and related processes.

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  • Light inhibited N2O emissions in the ammonium (15NH4+) system.
  • N2O emissions significantly decreased with increasing light irradiance in the nitrate (15NO3-) system.
  • Higher light conditions promoted N2O reduction over production in the nitrate system, linked to increased organic carbon bioavailability and complete denitrification.

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  • Sunlight plays a critical role in regulating N2O dynamics within riverine water columns.
  • Light influences both N2O production and reduction, ultimately decreasing net emissions under illuminated conditions.
  • These findings are essential for refining large-scale models of riverine N2O processing and emissions.