Rates of biological nitrogen fixation in natural (top) and agricultural ecosystems (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Rates of biological nitrogen fixation in natural (top) and agricultural ecosystems

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Rates of biological nitrogen fixation in natural (top) and agricultural ecosystems. Warmer colors indicate higher production rate of nitrogen that plants can use to grow and absorb carbon dioxide. 

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Reis Ely et al./Nature 2025

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