Practice mode Soil Science

In what form is nitrogen available to plants?

Correct answer C. Both A & B

Explanation

Plants take up nitrogen mainly as nitrate (NO3-) and ammonium (NH4+). Nitrate dominates in aerated soils, while ammonium is important in flooded or acidic soils.

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