diazotroph

Example:While not all nitrifiers are diazotrophs, some can perform both nitrogen fixation and nitrification, like Some Nitrococcus.

Definition:An organism that can oxidize ammonia (NH3) to nitrite and then to nitrate through a series of enzymatic reactions.

Example:Legumes form mutualistic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to enhance their growth and soil fertility.

Definition:Bacteria capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a more usable form for plants and other organisms.