Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology - Questions For Review - Critical Thinking - Page 25: 14

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Beijerinck discovered that inorganic nitrogen found in air can be converted to organic nitrogen compounds such as ammonia, nitrates, etc by certain bacteria. This can enhance the agricultural growth by introduction of that bacteria to soil, which will increase its fertility.

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