Bacteria and fungi in the soil perform many important processes, such as nitrification, nitrogen fixation, and the decomposition of organic matter which releases nutrients into the soil. These processes A. increase soil fertility. B. return useable nutrients to the soil. C. encourage plant growth. D. all of these
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Increase soil fertility: These processes help in the conversion of nutrients into forms that can be easily absorbed by plants, thus increasing soil fertility. B. Return useable nutrients to the soil: Decomposition of organic matter releases nutrients back into Show more…
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