Xiaotang Ju
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About
Xiaotang Ju is a leading researcher in soil biogeochemistry, with a focus on nitrogen cycling and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems. His work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how oxygen dynamics regulate the production of nitrous oxide (N₂O), nitric oxide (NO), and dinitrogen (N₂) in fertilized soils. In his highly cited 2021 study, Ju demonstrated that rapid ammonia oxidation can deplete oxygen in ammonium-fertilized agricultural soils, creating microenvironments that control the kinetics of N₂O, NO, and N₂ production—a finding with critical implications for climate-smart agriculture. Using innovative robotized incubation systems, he has precisely quantified how oxygen concentrations shape nitrogen transformation pathways in fluvo-aquic soils, providing mechanistic insights into the trade-offs between crop productivity and environmental sustainability. With over 55 citations across his key publications, Ju’s research bridges microbial ecology and agronomy, offering data-driven strategies to mitigate agricultural greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining soil health. His work is essential reading for students and researchers tackling the global challenge of nitrogen pollution.
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