How Can Human Activities Affect Catalytic Processes in Nutrient Cycling?
Human activities, such as industrial agriculture, fossil fuel combustion, and deforestation, can disrupt catalytic processes in nutrient cycling. For example, excessive use of nitrogen-based fertilizers can overwhelm natural nitrification and denitrification processes, leading to nutrient imbalances and environmental pollution. Moreover, pollutants can inhibit the activity of key enzymes involved in nutrient transformations.
