Critical load is the amount of added nutrient, usually nitrogen or phosphorus, that can be absorbed by plants without damaging ecosystem integrity.
La carga crítica es la cantidad de nutriente añadido, usualmente nitrógeno o fósforo, que puede ser absorbido por las plantas sin dañar la integridad del ecosistema.
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