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FOREWORD

Efficient use of reactive nitrogen for productive agroecosystems

S. R. Aarons A D , J. F. Angus B and C. J. P. Gourley A C
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A Agriculture Victoria Research, Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Ellinbank Dairy Centre, 1301 Hazeldean Road, Ellinbank, Victoria 3821, Australia.

B CSIRO Food and Agriculture, PO Box 1700, Canberra ACT 2700, Australia and Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia.

C School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.

D Corresponding author. Email: Sharon.aarons@ecodev.vic.gov.au

Soil Research 55(6) 413-416 https://doi.org/10.1071/SR17184
Submitted: 16 July 2017  Accepted: 28 July 2017   Published: 25 August 2017


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