Question

How to reduce denitrification?

Answer 1

Denitrification:

1. Nitrate (NO₃) is reduced during the microbially aided process of denitrification, which results in the production of molecular nitrogen (N₂) after a succession of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products.
2. Nitrate is transformed into nitrogen gas during denitrification.
3. As a result, it recycles atmospheric nitrogen and eliminates bioavailable nitrogen.
4. Dinitrogen gas is the end result of denitrification. Other intermediate nitrogen gaseous forms do, however, also exist.
5. Maintaining a minimal concentration of nitrate is necessary to enable plant growth while minimizing denitrification.
6. This can be done by implementing controlled-release fertilizer treatments, fertigation, divided fertilizer applications, etc.