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Nematodes

Small (usually microscopic) roundworms with both free- living and parasitic forms. Not all nematodes are pests.

Nitrogen

An odorless, colorless, tasteless gas which makes up nearly four fifths of the earth's atmosphere. When it combines with oxygen through the action of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, it can become incorporated into living tissue as a major part of protein.

Nocturnal

Coming out at night.

Nourish

To promote or sustain growth.