Sources and Transformations of Nitrogen in Urban Landscapes
An urban stormwater pond in Gainesville, FL
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Keywords

Nitrogen
Urban
Landscape
Denitrification
Fertilizer
Pet waste
Atmospheric Deposition

How to Cite

Reisinger, Alexander Joseph, Mary Lusk, and Ashley Smyth. 2020. “Sources and Transformations of Nitrogen in Urban Landscapes: SL468/SS681, 3/2020”. EDIS 2020 (2). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss681-2020.

Abstract

With 80% of Florida’s residents living within 10 miles of the coast, Florida’s aquatic resources are directly affected by urbanization. The intent of this new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is to describe the urban nitrogen cycle for a non-technical audience. Ultimately, this document is intended for individuals working in urban environments and concerned about nutrient pollution and water quality issues, but do not have a technical background and want to improve their understanding of nitrogen cycling. Written by Alexander J. Reisinger, Mary G. Lusk, and Ashley R. Smyth.

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss681

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss681-2020
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