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Significance of Denitrification on the Strategy for Preserving Lakes and Coastal Areas Against Eutrophication

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Eutrophication of lakes and coastal areas is caused by increased loading with nutrients.

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Andersen, J.M. (1985). Significance of Denitrification on the Strategy for Preserving Lakes and Coastal Areas Against Eutrophication. In: Golterman, H.L. (eds) Denitrification in the Nitrogen Cycle. NATO Conference Series, vol 9. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9972-9_12

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