16S Amplicon Sequencing of Nitrifying Bacteria and Archaea Inhabiting Maize Rhizosphere and the Influencing Environmental Factors

Nitrifying bacteria and archaea are ubiquitous and can transform ammonia locked up in soil or manure into nitrate, a more soluble form of nitrogen. However, nitrifying bacteria and archaea inhabiting maize rhizosphere have not been fully explored. This study evaluates the diversity and abundance of...

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Main Authors: Oluwatobi Esther Ayiti, Ayansina Segun Ayangbenro, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/9/1328