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Nitrogen Cycle

2.3 Nitrogen Cycle
 

Nitrogen Cycle

 
Nitrogen Cycle
Processes that add nitrate ions to the soil Processes that extract nitrate ions from the soil
  • Lightning and volcanic eruptions
  • Nitrogen fixation
  • Nitrification
  • Process of absorbing nitrate ions from the soil
  • Denitrification
  • Nitrate leaching
 
Importance of nitrogen cycle
  • Maintaining nitrogen content in the air
  • Maintaining fertility of the soil and increasing productivity of crops
  • Maintaining a continuous supply of plant proteins and animal proteins
  • Reducing environmental pollution

 

 

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Chapter : Nutrition and Food Technology
Topic : Nitrogen Cycle
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