differentiate between ammonification and nitrification
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Ammonification :- The process by which nitrogen is converted into ammonia ( NH3) by the action of bacteria or excretory substances or dead and decay plants and animals is called ammonification.
The process by which Nitrogen is converted into Nitrate and mixed with the soil through any biological, physical or industrial activities.
Ammonification
Ammonification:
This is a process where bacteria or other decomposers break down nitrogen-containing chemicals from waste or a dead body into simpler chemicals, such as ammonia.
Nitrification
Nitrification:
This is the process where bacteria, if exposed to oxygen, is able to convert chemicals such as nitrogen, oxygen, nitrites and ammonia into nitrates that plants are able to use.
The plants are able to take in nitrates from the soil. Lightning can also be used in nitrification. When lightning strikes, the energy fuses nitrogen gas and oxygen gas into nitrates. The nitrates then fall from the atmosphere onto the soil, which plants can use as well.
Denitrification
Denitrification:
This process is opposite of nitrification. Bacteria not exposed to oxygen take in nitrates and break it down into nitrites, then into nitrogen gas. The nitrogen gas is released back into the atmosphere. This process is meant to balance out the process of nitrification and maintain a steady flow of nitrates, nitrites and nitrogen gas throughout the entire nitrogen cycle.
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