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Phrases with «nitrogen loading»

"nitrogen loading" refers to the excessive buildup of nitrogen in an ecosystem, usually from human activities like farming or pollution. This can cause harmful effects such as water pollution, algae blooms, and damage to plants and animals in the environment. Full definition

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  • An international group of researchers led by the University of Granada (UGR) has found that the greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) facilitates microbial «filtering» of organic matter in saline wetlands, thus improving water quality and reducing nitrogen loads by promoting denitrification. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In many places these trends are consistent with increased nitrogen loads,» said study author Pat Glibert, professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Horn Point Laboratory. (sciencedaily.com)
  • But these same advances that allow food to be grown out of season and in all corners of the globe contribute to a whole host of environmental problems, from deforestation and nitrogen loading of water sources (and the resulting dead zones) to the insane quantities of water being consumed. (scientificamerican.com)
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