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The nitrification-denitrification sequence in surface sediments was studied in situ using 15N-technique. The rates of denitrification were independent of whether ammonium or nitrate was added as labelled source. The denitrification subsesuentlto nitrification decreased from July to December from 9 to 1 mg.m−2.d−1 of N2. The balance between the two processes under various conditions is discussed. A comparison with observed changes in the nitrate content of the lake water during the same period is made.
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Tirén, T., Boström, B. (1985). Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in Lake Erken Sediments. In: Golterman, H.L. (eds) Denitrification in the Nitrogen Cycle. NATO Conference Series, vol 9. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9972-9_17
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