Nitrobacter

Nitrobacter are bacteria that play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrite, a toxic compound, into nitrate, which plants can absorb and use for growth. They are aerobic microbes, meaning they require oxygen to carry out this process. Found naturally in soil and water, Nitrobacter help maintain healthy ecosystems and support plant health by ensuring nitrogen compounds are in a usable form. Their activity is essential for soil fertility and is often harnessed in biological wastewater treatment to remove harmful nitrogen compounds from water.