Managing Risks of Nitrates to Humans and the Environment

Nitrate levels in the environment have been the subject of discussion for some time.

There is a growing awareness of the need to balance the benefits and risks involved, not only in respect of nitrogenous fertilizers but also in respect of nitrates as a dietary component.This text offers research information on the beneficial effects of nitrates and their fate in the environment.

Covering in an integrated way the agricultural, environmental and medical aspects of this emotive topic, the book confirms the sources, interactions and fate of nitrate in soils, water and the atmosphere.

There is also an extensive description of the biochemistry of nitrates in plants, animals and humans, indicating the positive aspects as well as the hazards.