| Input parameter | Range of values used for analysis | Literature values | Used in this simulation |
| Nitrification rate, d−1 | 0.01 - 0.4 | 0.01 - 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Denitrification rate, d−1 | 0.001 - 0.3 | 0.001 - 0.1 | 0.13 |
| Mineralization rate (humus) × 10−4, d−1 | 1 × 10−5 - 0.001 | - | 1 × 10−5 |
| Mineralization rate (plant residue), d−1 | 0.01 - 0.03 | 0.01 - 0.2 | 0.01 |
| Mineralization rate (manure), d−1 | 0.01 - 0.03 | 0.01 - 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Ammonia volatilization rate, d−1 | 0 - 0.4 | 0 - 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Q10 | 1 - 3 | 2 - 3 | 2 |
| Air-entry value (Campbell equation) | 0.3 - 3 | Vary | 1 |
| b parameter (Campbell equation) | 7 - 20 | Vary | 12 |
| Partition coefficient (NH4-N), L kg−1 | 1 - 4 | 3.0 | 3 |
| Partition coefficient (NO3-N), L kg−1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| C/N ratio for biomass and humus | 10 | 10 | 10 |