Using nitrification inhibitors to mitigate agricultural N₂O emission: a double‐edged sword?

Nitrification inhibitors show promise in decreasing nitrous oxide (N 2 O) emission from agricultural systems worldwide, but they may be much less effective than previously thought when both direct and indirect emissions are taken into account. Whilst nitrification inhibitors are effective at decreasing direct N 2 O emission and nitrate ( NO 3 – ) leaching, limited studies suggest that they may increase ammonia ( NH 3 ) volatilization and,...