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ReviewIndian journal of microbiology2025

Nitrification a Boon or Curse to the Ecosystem: Nitrification Inhibitors and their Potential for Greener Agriculture.

Sriram Lakshmanan, Sivasankari Devi Thambusamy, Maheshwari Muthunalliyappan, Rajkishore Subramani Krishnaraj, Shobana Narayanasamy, Vetrimurugan Elumalai, Sivakumar Uthandi

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Review in Indian journal of microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Sriram LakshmananBiocatalysts Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003 India.
Sivasankari Devi ThambusamyTamil Nadu Rice Research Institute-Aduthurai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 612101 India.
Maheshwari MuthunalliyappanDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003 India.
Rajkishore Subramani KrishnarajCentre for Agricultural Nano Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003 India.
Shobana NarayanasamyBiocatalysts Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003 India.
Vetrimurugan ElumalaiDepartment of Hydrology, University of Zululand, Richards Bay, 3900 South Africa.
Sivakumar UthandiBiocatalysts Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003 India.ORCID 0000-0002-7116-1317

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Abstract

Nitrification oxidizes ammonia in soil into nitrate, leading to significant nitrogen losses, and reducing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in agricultural systems. Majority of applied nitrogen fertilizers contribute to environmental issues resulting from nitrification, denitrification, volatilization, leaching, etc., while only 30-50% are absorbed by crops. Nitrification inhibitors (NIs) are compounds designed to slow the conversion of ammonia to nitrate, improving NUE thereby reducing nitrogen loss and mitigating environmental pollution. Chemical NIs, though widely used, pose environmental and health concerns due to their toxicity and persistence. In contrast, biological nitrification inhibitors (BNIs), derived from plant exudates, offer a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative, effectively inhibiting nitrification without harmful side effects. Advancements in BNIs and their mode of action present promising opportunities for enhancing sustainable farming practices and reducing the environmental impact of nitrogen fertilizers. This review examines the mechanisms of action, effectiveness, and environmental benefits of chemical and biological NIs, highlighting their potential to improve agricultural productivity, reduce nitrogen pollution, and promote greener agriculture.

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Ammonia mono-oxygenaseGreenhouse gasesNitrification inhibitorsNitrogen cycleNitrogen use efficiency

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PMID40655385
PMCPMC12246339

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