In the Anthropocene, nitrogen pollution is becoming an increasing challenge for both
mankind and the Earth system. Microbial nitrogen cycling begins with aerobic nitrification …

Agriculture is responsible for over half of the input of reactive nitrogen (N) to terrestrial
systems; however improving N availability remains the primary management technique to …

The nitrogen cycle plays a major role in aquatic nitrogen transformations, including in the
terrestrial subsurface. However, the variety of transformations remains understudied. To …

Ammonia oxidising archaea are among the most abundant living organisms on Earth and
key microbial players in the global nitrogen cycle. They carry out oxidation of ammonia to …

The novel biological nitrogen removal process has been extensively studied for its high
nitrogen removal efficiency, energy efficiency, and greenness. A successful novel biological …

The review encompasses the development of municipal wastewater treatment process using
MBBR from early stages, established application, and recent advancements. An overview of …

The recent discovery of bacteria within the genus Nitrospira capable of complete ammonia
oxidation (comammox) demonstrated that the sequential oxidation of ammonia to nitrate via …

Application of the modern microbial techniques changed the paradigm about the
microorganisms performing nitrification. Numerous investigations recognized …

The globally important nature of wetland ecosystems has led to their increased protection
and restoration as well as their use in engineered systems. Underpinning the beneficial …

The discovery of complete ammonia oxidizers, comammox Nitrospira, represents a
breakthrough in the history of nitrification research. Nitrospira inopinata, which was obtained …