Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrogen Fixation

Nitrogen Fixation

The process that converts nitrogen gas in the atmosphere (N2) into forms of nitrogen that producers can use.

Nitrification

The conversion of ammonia (NH4) into nitrite (NO2) and then into nitrates.

Nitrogen Assimilation

The process by which produces incorporate elements into their tissue.

Ammonification

The process by which fungal and bacteria decomposer breakdown the organic nitrogen.

Denitrification

The conversation of nitrite (NO3) in a series of steps into the gases nitrous oxide (NO2)