nutrient cycling
noun [ U ] biology , environment specialized uk/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt ˌsaɪ.klɪŋ/ us/ˈnuː.tri.ənt ˌsaɪ.klɪŋ/
营养物循环，养分循环
a continuous process in which dead plant material decomposes (= breaks down) and provides nutrients to the soil that are absorbed by plant roots, so that plants grow
Trees can contribute strongly to nutrient cycling. 树木对营养物循环的贡献很大。
The study found that the effects of the fungicides on soil nutrient cycling processes were not large. 研究发现，杀菌剂对土壤养分循环过程的影响不大。
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- Livestock in a mixed farming system can promote this nutrient cycling.
- A clear understanding of nutrient cycling could have a tremendous impact on the soil testing industry.
- More complementary production systems need to be developed that include both crops and livestock, and facilitate more efficient nutrient cycling systems.