Term Name: nitrification inhibitor
Synonyms: nitrification inhibitors
Definition: Any inhibitor added to nitrogen fertilizers which can reduce the rate at which ammonium is converted to nitrate. Under appropriate conditions, this can help reduce nitrogen losses through denitrification and leaching.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:148436]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: inhibitor
inverse has_role: 1,9-decanediol 2-amino-4-chloro-6-methylpyrimidine 3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole phosphate brachialactone cyanoguanidine etridiazole methyl (Z)-7-hexadecenoate methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate nitrapyrin