# Optimized agricultural management reduces global cropland nitrogen losses to air and water

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 84 |
| Journal | Nature Food |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s43016-024-01076-w |
| Corresponding authors | Yongliang Chen |
| Institution | China Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/soil-carbon-and-nitrogen-dynamics/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s43016-024-01076-w](https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-01076-w)

## Topics

cropland nitrogen losses · agricultural management optimization · Nitrogen leaching · nitrogen emissions to air · fertilizer application timing · precision agriculture · nitrogen use efficiency · environmental nitrogen pollution · crop production systems · water quality · atmospheric nitrogen deposition · agronomic practices · Nitrogen cycle · sustainable intensification · nutrient management strategies

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