Soil and Agricultural Microbiology
Microorganisms found in soil with effects and examples : Soil microbiology is a branch of soil science concerned with soil-inhabiting microorganisms, their functions, and activities within the soil ecosystem. Soil microbiology is an interdisciplinary subject that is closely linked to soil biochemistry and microbial ecology. It involves the understanding of principles of soil science, microbiology, and the chemistry of biological systems. There are two basic approaches to soil microbiology. The first approach is to study the organisms by examining their physiology and taxonomy and the second approach focuses on microbial processes, i.e., what microorganisms do in soil. Soil is a heterogeneous habitat with constantly changing environmental conditions for microbial growth. Soil microorganisms are present in high numbers and have a wide range of metabolic activities and physiological properties that play a vital role in the cycling of nutrients within the soil and are essential...