[NSS]
National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, Nasu Research Station
  • Site Description
  • Observation
  • Researchers
  • Note

    • Calibration Information

    NDIRs were calibrated every year with standard CO2 gasses and a dew point generator (LI-610, Li-Cor)

    Infrastructure

    2.5 m (Chemical fertilizer plot) and 2.3 m (Manure plot) high tower, AC 100V

    Research Fund

    research grants from Racing and Livestock Association organized by Japan Grassland Agriculture & Forage Seed Association for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation Project in Japanese Grasslands

    Other Information

    Chemical fertilizer plot and manure plot were established in August 2004. Grasses were harvested four times per year.
    Chemical fertilizer and manure application. The grasslands were renovated in September 2007.
    [Chemical fertilizer plot] Chemical fertilizer: 198-209 kg N ha-1, [Manure plot] Manure: 15-32 FM t ha-1, Chemical fertilizer: 156-210 kg N ha-1