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Nitrate Reduction and Denitrification

The role of soil bacteria in the Nitrogen cycle

The role of soil bacteria in the Nitrogen cycle

Denitrification is an important process in maintaining ecosystems. Generally, denitrification takes place in environments depleted of oxygen.

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