Which constraint reduces nitrogen bioavailability in boreal forests?

💡 Explanation

Slow nitrogen bioavailability stems from reduced decomposition rates. Microbes mediate nitrogen mineralization by breaking down organic matter, but low temperatures and waterlogged soils hinder this. Therefore nitrogen remains bound in unavailable organic forms, rather than becoming available for plant uptake.

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