Explain why nitrate uptake by plant roots is faster in aerated soils? please help!
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Explain why nitrate uptake by plant roots is faster in aerated soils? please help!I know it's because it let's oxygen in and what not, but it's a past paper fourth year question worth 3 marks, can anyone give me a good answer? thank you so much, biology is not my strong point !!
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Re: Explain why nitrate uptake by plant roots is faster in aerated soils? please helpI think it's because the bacteria that carry out the reaction (for forming NO3- ions), nitrifying bacteria, work best in aerobic conditions, where there is a plentiful supply of oxygen.(Original post by ScienceConfusion)
I know it's because it let's oxygen in and what not, but it's a past paper fourth year question worth 3 marks, can anyone give me a good answer? thank you so much, biology is not my strong point !!
