Anaerobic condition in rice field is responsible for gaseous loss of nitrogen by

A. Denitrification

B. Volatilization

C. Nitrification

D. Ammonification

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Anaerobic condition in the rice field is responsible for gaseous loss of nitrogen by Denitrification. It is the microbial process of reducing nitrate and nitrite to gaseous forms of nitrogen, principally nitrous oxide and nitrogen.
Nitrogen loss by anaerobic oxidation of ammonium in the rice rhizosphere.