The limiting factor in soil nitrification is

Soil pH

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Solution

The correct option is A Soil pH
Soil ph is the major factor regulating the nitrification process in soils.
Nitrification takes place is soil at ph ranging between 5.5 to about 10.0, with the optimum around is 8.8.
However, nitrification has been reported occurring in soils with ph as low 3.8.
So the correct option is "soil".

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