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What is nitrification? describe the role of nitrify bacteria in this process​

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Nitrification is a process that converts ammonia into nitrate by bacteria.

Role of bacteria

The bacteria Nitrosomonas and Nitrococcus present in the soil convert NH3 to NO2-, and another bacterium, Nitrobacter converts NO2- to NO3-. These bacteria gain energy through these conversions.

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  • Nitrification is a process by which nitrifying bacteria converts the atmosphere nitrogen into simplified nitrogen .
  • By which plants can use it .
  • Ajatobacter ,Risobium are some examples of nitrifying bacterias
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