Denitrification

Covers bacteriology and physiology of the dentrification process, and examines the four anaerobic reductive steps that comprise bacterial dentrification. Describes deleterious effects of denitrifying activity in crop soils and discusses strategies to minimize nitrogen losses. Examines interrelationships among plants, animals, and denitrifying bacteria in aquatic as well as soil systems. Reviews use of dentrification in water purification and suggests approaches to control of denitrification.