2025 Data (Information)

Soil N₂O Emissions in Organic Farming Systems: A North American Meta-Dataset

Leschinsky, Gary; Xia, Yushu

Accurately quantifying nitrous oxide (N₂O) fluxes is critical for improving nitrogen management in agriculture. While numerous studies, reviews, and datasets have examined N₂O emissions in conventional farming systems, there remains a lack of comprehensive data focused specifically on organic systems in North America. This work addresses that gap by compiling N₂O emission data from 43 peer-reviewed studies conducted in organic farming contexts across North America. It includes detailed information on organic nitrogen amendments, area- and yield-scaled N₂O emissions, emission factors, flux ranges, and key agronomic and environmental variables such as crop type, management practices, and climate conditions. A meta-analysis based on this dataset will support improved management strategies and evidence-based policymaking.