Contribution of Microbe-Mediated Processes in Nitrogen Cycle to Attain Environmental Equilibrium

Quadriya, H and Mir, M I and Surekha, K and Gopalkrishnan, S and Yahya Khan, M and Sharma, S K and Bee, H (2021) Contribution of Microbe-Mediated Processes in Nitrogen Cycle to Attain Environmental Equilibrium. In: Rhizosphere Microbes. Microorganisms for Sustainability, 23 . Springer, Singapore, pp. 331-356.

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Abstract

Nitrogen (N), the most important element, is required by all living organisms for the synthesis of complex organic molecules like amino acids, proteins, lipids etc. Nitrogen cycle is considered to be the most complex yet arguably important cycle next to carbon cycle. Nitrogen cycle includes oxic and anoxic reactions like organic N mineralization, ammonia assimilation, nitrification denitrification, anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox), dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA), comammox, codenitrification etc. Nitrogen cycling is one of the most crucial processes required for the recycling of essential chemical requirements on the planet. Soil microorganisms not only improve N-cycle balance but also pave the way for sustainable agricultural practices, leading to improved soil properties and crop productivity as most plants are opportunistic in the uptake of soluble or available forms of N from soil. Microbial N transformations are influenced by plants to improve their nutrition and vice versa. Diverse microorganisms, versatile metabolic activities, and varied biotic and abiotic conditions may result in the shift in the equilibrium state of different N-cycling processes. This chapter is an overview of the mechanisms and genes involved in the diverse microorganisms associated in the operation of nitrogen cycle and the roles of such microorganisms in different agroecosystems.

Item Type: Book Section
Divisions: Research Program : Asia
CRP: UNSPECIFIED
Series Name: Microorganisms for Sustainability
Uncontrolled Keywords: Nitrogen cycle, N-linked microbial processes, Environmental factors, Agroecosystems
Subjects: Others > Abiotic Stress
Others > Pest Management
Depositing User: Mr Arun S
Date Deposited: 01 Mar 2021 07:47
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 07:48
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/11719
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