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Which constraint reduces nitrogen bioavailability in boreal forests?

A)Slow organic matter decomposition
B)Intense herbivore grazing pressure
C)Rapid mineral weathering rates
D)Limited photosynthetic capacity

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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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