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Which soil biochemical process involves the conversion of ammonium (NH4+) to nitrite (NO2-) and subsequently to nitrate (NO3-) by specific groups of obligate aerobic soil bacteria, a process that is generally favoured by well-aerated, warm and moist soil conditions?
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