Biology
State how the nitrates in the soil get converted to nitrogen of the atmosphere.
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Denitrifying bacteria in the soil break down nitrates present in the soil to release nitrogen gas which enters the atmosphere. Pseudomonas is an example of denitrifying bacteria.
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