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MeSH Heading: Nitrification
Tree Number(s): G02.111.587.500; G02.607.560.500; G16.500.768.500
Unique ID: D058465
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D058465
Scope Note: A process facilitated by specialized bacteria involving the oxidations of ammonium to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate.
Entry Term(s): Aerobic Ammonia Oxidation; Nitrite Oxidation
Previous Indexing: Nitrates (1980-2010); Nitrites (1975-2010); Nitrogen (1963-2010); Oxidation-Reduction (1963-2010)
Public MeSH Note: 2011
History Note: 2011
Date Established: 2011/01/01
Date of Entry: 2010/06/25
Revision Date: 2021/06/30

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