Articles by Topic "Nitrate reduction"

1. Nitrate Reduction and Nitrogen Cycle Partitioning: Denitrification, DNRA, and Assimilatory Utilization Mechanisms
   posted this at Jul 9, 2026

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   Nitrate reduction is a key reaction in the biological nitrogen cycle that determines the fate of NO₃⁻. After NO₃⁻ is reduced to NO₂⁻, it can enter denitrification, DNRA, or assimilatory utilization pathways, which respectively affect nitrogen removal, nitrogen retention, and biomass ...
2. Nitrate Reductase Activity Assay: Principle, Sample Processing, and Result Calculation
   posted this at Jun 25, 2026

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   Nitrate reductase activity assays are used to analyze nitrate-reducing capacity in plant leaves, roots, algae, microorganisms, and soil samples. The core principle is to measure the rate at which NO₃⁻ is reduced to NO₂⁻. Common methods include in vitro enzyme extraction colorimetry, in ...