Question
Distinguish between Nitrification and Denitrification.

Answer

Difference between Nitrification and Denitrification
NitrificationDenitrification
1. Ammonia is converted into nitrites and nitrates by many bacteria (e.g., Nitrobacter, Nitrosomonas etc.). In this process fertility of the soil increases.The nitrogenous compounds of the soil are converted into free nitrogen by many bacteria, (e.g., Psesudomonas denitrificans etc.) due to this process, the soil becomes barren and infertile.

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