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This collection consists of the model set-up used to develop an initial capability for modelling biological nitrification inhibition (BNI) in APSIM Next Generation and a preliminary evaluation of BNI in wheat, canola, sorghum and maize systems across Australian grain regions. To generate the data, an extensive literature review of BNI was undertaken. Based on the available evidence, an APSIM-BNI module was developed using APSIM Manager script and integrated into APSIM. The APSIM-BNI module was evaluated for model sensibility, parameter sensitivity and uncertainty. The developed APSIM-BNI module was then used in a scenario analysis to quantify the plausible impact of BNI on both productivity and emissions from Australian farming systems. This collection includes APSIMX file with BNI manager script, simulation output in csv formats. The output variables reported either daily, seasonal or annual include soil carbon, soil mineral nitrogen, nitrogen loss pathways, soil water, crop biomass, N uptake yield, and gross margins. Lineage: Simulations were performed using APSIM Next Generation v.2025.8.7828.0 sites across the grain regions of Australia. Soil data were retrieved from the APSOIL database. Historical climate data is provided by the SILO. The BNI model parameters integrated into APSIM were based on extensive review of available literature

Temporal and Spatial Information

Bounding box

Southern Extent (Minimum Latitude): -39.225 Western Extent (Minimum Longitude): 114.0015
Northern Extent (Maximum Latitude): -23.2204 Eastern Extent (Maximum Longitude): 154.3822
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Data source details

Release Date
Contact Point
request.data@grdc.com.au
Rights
All Rights (including copyright) CSIRO 2025.
License
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence

Geospatial Information

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Contributing organisations

CSIRO
Role: Owner

GRDC
Role: Associated

Australian National University, Science-Art (ANU/SA)
Role: Associated


Contributing people

Ismail Garba
Role: Associated
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0009-4866

Kirsten Verburg
Role: Associated
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3386-8717


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Licence type

CC-BY

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence

Access rights type

Rights - Open

All Rights (including copyright) CSIRO 2025.

Data is accessible online and may be reused in accordance with licence conditions

Related GRDC investments

  • CSP2406-021RTX
    GRDC Contract Code: CSP2406-021RTX
    Relationship: Output

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Keywords

  • APSIM
  • adaptation
  • BNI
  • in-silico modelling
  • nitrous oxides
  • root exudation

Fields of Research (FoR) codes

  • 300205 - 300205 (unable to view classification)
  • 300206 - 300206 (unable to view classification)
  • 300207 - 300207 (unable to view classification)
  • 300403 - 300403 (unable to view classification)

Spatial coverage type
DCMI Box

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