Science glossary film: Denitrification

The process by which nitrate compounds in the soil are converted to free nitrogen in the atmosphere. This is performed by denitrifying soil bacteria and is important to prevent excess nitrates building up in the soil. If excess nitrates contaminate groundwater, they can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems.

This is performed by denitrifying soil bacteria and is important to prevent excess nitrates building up in the soil. If excess nitrates contaminate groundwater, they can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems.