What Is Generally Soil Microbiology and Its Importance?
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GEISNERALLY 
SOIL  
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IMPORTANCE?
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Beneficial  
Microorganisms
We all know the importance of soil when it comes to growing plants. The soil is the place 
 where there is the ecosystem of microorganisms. There are many organisms that  
depend on the soil for their growth. There are both harmful and beneficial
microbes found in the soil. Both types of microbes have their own effects on plant  
growth. For this, soil microbiology should be known in order to preserve the soil and  
plants from the pathogenic microorganisms. Here is some important information on soil 
 biodiversity which everyone should know.
What is generally soil microbiology and why it 
is so  important to be known?
The study of the microorganisms present in the soil is commonly  
known as the soil microbiology. Here the role of the organisms,  
functioning, and properties are studied in detail so that they can  
be differentiated easily. The soil is an excellent source of  
microorganisms whether it is beneficial microbes or harmful ones.  
The beneficial ones help in the nourishment of the soil whereas  
the pathogenic microorganisms affect the growth of the plants.
There will be a million types of microorganisms in just a handful of  
soil. These are greatly responsible for the process of nitrogen  
fixation where the nitrogen present in the atmosphere is  
converted into compounds that can be used by the plants easily  
for their growth. For increased support buy organic fertilizer at  
One Organic and apply it to the soil for the proper supply of  
minerals to the plants.
Let’s discuss in detail the beneficial microbes and their role in  
improving the soil health.
1.Bacteria – These are the single-celled organisms that are  
available in millions in number. They help in decomposing the  
organic waste in the soil. During this process, the released  
nutrients will be used by the plant for its growth. The other  
important role of bacteria is the fixation of nitrogen in the soil.
2.Fungi – These are microorganisms that can be beneficial as well  
as pathogenic microorganisms depending upon the species  
available in the soil. They help in breaking down the nutrients in  
the soil which can be readily used by the plants. It is also excellent 
 decomposers which convert dead organic material into biomass.
3. Algae – The algae will be found in all types of soil and cause no  
harm to the plants since they produce their own food. They help  
in maintaining soil fertility, increase the carbon compound in the  
soil, help in water retention, produce oxygen and help in building  
the soil structure.
4. Actinomycetes – This is the microorganism that acts like both  
bacteria and fungi. Its role in the soil is also the same as bacteria 
 and fungi. They are mainly responsible for the smell of the soil.
5. Viruses – The viruses are the ones that play a key role in  
maintaining the soil ecology. They also help in balancing the  
nutrients and gases present in the soil.
6. Protozoa – it is also single-celled microorganisms that help in  
producing nutrition to the soil and protect the plant from the  
microorganisms which cause diseases to it.
In the functional soil, all you need is to add organic fertilizer at the  
right quantity because the remaining process will be carried out  
by the microorganisms present in the soil itself. In the past soil  
microbiology, was used to find the microorganisms and their role.  
Nowadays they are used to find the harmful microbes and  
eliminate it using organic agricultural products. While they also  
cultivate the beneficial organisms to produce more valuable  
products for the soil in a natural way.
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