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silage emissions concept

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Illustration of nitrous oxide (N2O) production from silage and its mitigation strategies. The graphic shows how silage fermentation contributes to N2O emissions and highlights the potential of additives like chlorate in combination with external carbon sources to control and reduce these emissions, offering a sustainable approach to lowering greenhouse gases in agriculture.

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Yang et al. 2024

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