nitrobacteria
/ˌnaɪtroʊbækˈtɪriə/
noun
- Bacteria that convert nitrites into nitrates in the soil, helping plants get the nutrients they need.
- Gardeners often test for nitrobacteria to see if their compost is working properly.
- Without nitrobacteria, the nitrogen cycle would be incomplete, and plants would struggle to grow.
- Nitrobacteria are essential for healthy soil because they make nitrogen available to plants.