Introduction to the Nitrogen Cycle

All organisms require nitrogen to live and grow. The movement of nitrogen between the atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere in different forms is described by the nitrogen cycle. This book is an activity of the COST 856 Action on Denitrification. It covers all aspects of the N-cycle: chemistry, biology (enzymology, molecular biology), physics, applied aspects (greenhouse effect, N-pollution problems, practices in farming, in waste-water treatment, and more).

Contents and Focus

In this book, leading editors offer the latest research available on denitrification (reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria - as in soil). Provides details on denitrification and its general role in the environment

Offers latest research in N-Cycle and its reactions

Discusses impacts on various environments: agriculture, wetlands, plants, waste-water treatment and more

The only book available in the field since the last 20 years

Contains 27 chapters written by internationally highly recognized experts in the field

Covers all modern aspects, emphasizes molecular biology and ecology

Written in an easily understandable way