Denitrifying bacteria are found in water logged soils. Give reason.
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When the oxygen (O2) supply in soil becomes limited, a variety of bacteria use the oxygen in nitrate for respiration. Denitrification most commonly occurs in wet or waterlogged soils where the oxygen supply for respiration is restricted.
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convert soil nitrate to gases
But in very wet or waterlogged soils, oxygen is rapidly depleted, so bacteria use nitrate instead of oxygen for respiration. Soil doesn't have to be under water to have low oxygen availability.
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