Difference between nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria.

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Posted by Jagyaseni Behera 6 years, 4 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 4 months ago
| Meaning | The part of nitrogen cycle where ammonium (NH4+) is converted into nitrate (NO3-) is called nitrification. | Denitrification is the level where reduction of nitrate (NO3-) is made into nitrogen gas (N2). |
| The process involves | Nitrifying bacteria like Nitrobacter, Nitrosomonas. | Denitrifying bacteria like Spirillum, Lactobacillus, Pseudomonas, Thiobacillus. |
| Grows slowly. | Grows rapidly. | |
| Requires aerobic condition. | Requires anaerobic condition. | |
| The microbes | Autotrophic. | Heterotrophic. |
| Precursor | Ammonium . | Nitrate. |
| End product | Nitrate. | Nitrogen. |
| pH and Temperature | The process occurs at the pH between 6.5 to 8.5 and temperature between 16 to 35 degree C. | The process occurs at the pH between 7.0 to 8.5 and temperature between 26 to 38 degree C. |
| Importance | Provides nitrate to the plant, which acts as the important nitrogen source. | Denitrification is used in wastewater treatment and is beneficial for aquatic habitats. |
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