%0 journal article
%@ 1726-4170
%A Dähnke, K., Moneta, A., Veuger, B., Soetaert, K., Middelburg, J.J.

%D 2012
%J Biogeosciences
%N 10
%P 4059-4070 
%R doi:10.5194/bg-9-4059-2012
%T Balance of assimilative and dissimilative nitrogen processes in a diatom-rich tidal flat sediment
%U https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-9-4059-2012
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%X The driving mechanisms for assimilation or dissimilation accordingly appear to be ruled to a large extent by external physical forcing, with the entire system being capable of rapid shifts following environmental changes. Assimilatory pathways gain importance under stable conditions, with a substantial contribution of BMA to total assimilation.