At the Haffa lab, the research focus is on quantifying nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions to compare various treatments aimed at reducing nitrogen (N) fertilizer usage. It's aim is to find the most environmentally efficient solution to excessive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in commercial agricultural fields without affecting crop yield. Preventing an increase in GHG emissions helps address the global issue of global warming and prevents nitrate leaching, which impacts the population of the Salinas Valley. Additionally, this research provides a proposal on the optimal amount of N fertilizer needed.

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