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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)
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