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The effect of static chamber base on N2O flux in drip irrigation
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, 68 HaMacabim Rd. P.O Box
15159, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
Asher Bar-Tal
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, 68 HaMacabim Rd. P.O Box
15159, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
Alon Gal
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, 68 HaMacabim Rd. P.O Box
15159, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan
University, Ramat Gan, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
Shmulik P. Friedman
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, 68 HaMacabim Rd. P.O Box
15159, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
David Russo
Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, 68 HaMacabim Rd. P.O Box
15159, Rishon Lezion 7505101, Israel
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Short summary
Static chambers are the most common tool used to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes. We tested the impact of such chambers on nitrous oxide emissions in drip irrigation. Field measurements and 3-D simulations show that the chamber base drastically affects the water and nutrient distribution in the soil and hence the measured GHG fluxes. A nomogram is suggested to determine the optimal diameter of a cylindrical chamber that ensures minimal disturbance.
Static chambers are the most common tool used to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes. We tested...
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