Global Marine N2 Fixation Estimates: From Observations to Models

The sensitivity of marine N2 fixation to dissolved inorganic nitrogen

The dominant process adding nitrogen (N) to the ocean, di-nitrogen (N(2)) fixation, is mediated by prokaryotes (diazotrophs) sensitive to a variety of environmental factors. In particular, it is often assumed that consequential rates of marine N(2) fixation do not occur where concentrations of nitrate (NO(-) (3)) and/or ammonium (NH(+) (4)) exceed 1μM because of the additional energetic cost as...

Fate of N2 fixation

Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc Abstract Introduction Conclusions References Tables Figures Back Close Full Screen / Esc Printer-friendly Version Interactive Discussion EGU Abstract While we now know that marine N 2 fixation is a significant source of new nitrogen (N) in the marine environment, little is known about the fate of this production, de...

Soybean N2 Fixation Estimates, Ureide Concentration, and Yield Responses to Drought

al., 1998) experiments have shown that N2 fixation in soybean is especially sensitive to water deficits and deIncreasing N2 fixation tolerance to drought has been hindered by creases before transpiration or photosynthesis. Furtherthe labor and costs of quantifying N2 fixation using 15N methodologies. The relative abundance of ureides (RAU) in plant tissues has been more, soybean grain yield und...

Deep Into Oceanic N2 Fixation

Process-understanding of marine nitrogen fixation under global change

In view of the current increase in atmospheric pCO2 and concomitant changes in the marine environment, it is crucial to assess, understand, and predict future responses of ecologically relevant phytoplankton species. The diazotrophic cyanobacterium Trichodesmium erythraeum was found to respond strongly to elevated pCO2 by increasing growth, production rates, and N2 fixation. The magnitude of th...