%0 Journal Article
%@ 0011-3891
%A Sahrawat, K L
%D 2002
%F icrisat:3943
%I Indian Academy of Sciences
%J Current Science
%N 12
%P 1434-1435
%T Reducible iron affects organic matter oxidation and ammonium production in wetland soils and sediments
%U http://oar.icrisat.org/3943/
%V 83
%X Due to lack of oxygen, nitrogen mineralization process in submerged soils and sediments (including oceans) halts at  ammonium production; and nitrification is at a low ebb1. Ammonium production is the key process for meeting the nitrogen requirements of wetland flora and fauna and controls the primary productivity of submerged soils and aquatic sediments