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International Journal for Empirical Education and Research



Nitrogen Cycle: Impact on Global Environment

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Author: Yul Ho | Published on: 2018-08-31 21:05:46   Page: 42-52   481

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Schematic representation of the flow of nitrogen through the ecosystem. The importance of bacteria in the cycle is immediately recognized as being a key element in the cycle, providing different forms of nitrogen compounds assailable by higher organisms. The nitrogen cycle is the biogeochemical cycle by which nitrogen is converted into multiple chemical forms as it circulates among atmosphere, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems. The conversion of nitrogen can be carried out through both biological and physical processes. Important processes in the nitrogen cycle include fixation, ammonification, nitrification, and denitrification. The majority of Earth's atmosphere (78%) is atmosphere nitrogen, making it the largest source of nitrogen. However, atmospheric nitrogen has limited availability for biological use, leading to a scarcity of usable nitrogen in many types of ecosystems.

Keywords
Classical Representation of Nitrogen Cycle; Dissimulator Nitrate Reduction to Ammonium; Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation; Human Influences on the Nitrogen Cycle.

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    https://doi.org/10.35935/edr/28.5242

    Author Details

    Yul Ho
    School of Life Science
    Shandong University
    hoyul369@yahoo.com