ammonification
noun
Pronunciation: /əˌmɒnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The biological process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted into ammonia or ammonium ions by decomposers.
Examples
Soil fertility depends heavily on the rate of ammonification occurring in the organic layer.
During the nitrogen cycle, ammonification transforms protein-rich waste into usable nutrients for plants.
Farmers often add organic matter to the soil to encourage ammonification and boost crop growth.
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