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Plants constantly monitor their C and N status, and imbalances or deficiencies at the cellular level trigger complex signaling pathways (such as the SnRK1 and TOR pathways) that lead to increased autophagic activity.
Production (Nitrification): Ammonia (from decomposition or fixaətion) is converted into nitrites and then nitrates by nitrifying bacteria in the soil under aerobic (oxygen-rich) conditions.
Consumption (Assimilation): Plants absorb nitrates from the soil and water to produce proteins and DNA.
Removal (Denitrification): In anaerobic (low-oxygen) environments like waterlogged soils, wetlands, and lake sediments, denitrifying bacteria use the oxygen in nitrate as an energy source, converting it into nitrogen gas N2 and nitrous oxide N2O, which return to the atmosphere.