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The limiting factor in nitrification of soil is

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pH

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Temperature

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Light

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Air

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The correct option is A pH
Nitrification is an integral part of nitrogen fixation where the ammonia is oxidized to nitrite and nitrate, by the action of nitrifying bacteria. The soil pH is a known limiting factor of nitrification. Nitrifiers prefer a range of pH from 7 to 9. Nitrobacter can be slowed if there are toxic levels of NH $_{3}$ and a pH greater than 7.5.

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