nitritoxidáló
Nitritoxidáló is a term that translates from Swedish to English as "nitrite-oxidizing." In the context of environmental science and microbiology, it refers to microorganisms, primarily bacteria and archaea, that are capable of oxidizing nitrite (NO2-) to nitrate (NO3-). This process is a crucial step in the global nitrogen cycle, specifically within nitrification.
Nitrification is a two-step aerobic process. The first step is ammonia oxidation, where ammonia (NH3) or ammonium
Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria are diverse and belong to several genera, including Nitrobacter, Nitrospira, and Nitrococcus. These organisms