EC90-2502 Perspectives on Nitrates

Authors

Gary W. Hergert, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Richard A. Wiese, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
DeLynn Hay, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
William A. Lee, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ann Ziebarth, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Richard B. Davis, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Constance Kies, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Carolyn Bednar, Tabitha Home, Lincoln
Norman Schneider, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Alex Hogg, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Robert A. Britton, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
J. David Aiken, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1-1-1990

Comments

Copyright 1990 Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

The potential adverse consequences of nitrate on both human and animal health has long been recognized. This extension circular is comprised of six papers that include:

• Nitrogen in our Environment
• Alternatives When Excessive Nitrate is Present in Drinking Water
• Nitrates, Nutrites and Methemoglobinemia
• Nitrates, Nutrities, N-Nitroso Compounds and Nutrition
• Excessive Nitrate/Nitrite Exposure: Nitrate Poisoning and Related Animal Health Effects
• Nitrates and Ground Water Quality Protection Policies