Excess nitrogen (N) input to the inland water bodies and marine ecosystem has contributed to a cascade of environmental issues, so N removal pathways are critical in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems for maintaining homeostasis. Associated functional microbes are of great importance for developing N management to protect downstream water bodies. Excess nitrogen (N) input to the inland water bodies and marine ecosystem has contributed to a cascade of environmental issues, so N removal pathways are critical in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems for maintaining homeostasis. Associated functional microbes are of great importance for developing N management to protect downstream water bodies. Ecology Cell & Microbiology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories