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Agricultural Microbiology

Agricultural microbiology is a branch of science that studies different microorganisms that are associated with plants, soil fertility, and even animal diseases.

  • The microorganisms associated with plants include organisms of different groups like bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, and protozoa.
  • Agricultural microbiology has been extensively studied for the decade as it helps to understand the importance of relevant microbial strains to agricultural applications to minimize agricultural loss, increase soil fertility, and harvest.
  • There is a symbiotic relationship between plants and the associated microorganisms where both benefit from each other.
  • Besides, different topics within agricultural microbiology help in the diagnosis and prevention of plant diseases that might result from plant pathogens.
  • Agricultural microbiology helps in the understanding of the specific plant requirements that include soil texture, soil nutrients, water content, and associated microorganisms.
  • Based on the studies made in agricultural microbiology, different microorganisms can be used for different purposes, all ultimately leading to minimizing loss of plant and plant products and increasing fertility and harvest.
  • These studies also help reduce production costs and explore areas for the production of plants in laboratories via techniques like plant tissue culture.
  • The dominant group of microorganisms found in the soil and plants is bacteria. These bacteria are present in a symbiotic relationship with the plants to help in processes like nitrogen fixation and mineral supply.
  • Bacteria are followed by actinomycetes, as the second most dominant group. Actinomycetes are also studied in agricultural microbiology as they produce different groups of antibiotics and also help in increasing the fertility of the soil.
  • Well-aerated, cultivated, or acidic soils are mostly colonized by fungi which in association with plants help in increasing the harvest by providing necessary minerals and vitamins.
  • Agricultural microbiology allows for the exploration of new and advanced techniques that can be used in agricultural practices to make the practices safer and reliable.

Microbial degradation of pectin (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)

September 5, 2022June 17, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Structure of pectin

What is pectin? Pectin is a complex heteropolysaccharide composed of linear chains of α-D-galacturonic acid or other similar sugar derivatives, commonly found in plant cell walls as cementing material. Pectin … Read more

Microorganisms found in soil with effects and examples

September 17, 2022June 1, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Microorganisms found in soil

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 … Read more

Agrobacterium-Mediated Gene Transfer (Transformation) in Plants

October 21, 2022May 22, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Agrobacterium-Mediated Gene Transfer (Transformation) in Plants

Agrobacterium is a phytopathogen that infects plants through wound sites, causing crown gall disease, and is one of the most popular plant transformation tools used in agriculture to date. Agrobacterium … Read more

Organic waste recycling (methods, steps, significance, barriers)

September 15, 2022May 17, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Organic waste recycling

Organic wastes are materials from living sources like plants, animals, and microorganisms that are biodegradable and can be broken down into simpler organic molecules. Organic wastes produced in nature by … Read more

Microbial degradation of lignin (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)

September 5, 2022May 17, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Microbial degradation of lignin

What is lignin? Lignin is a group of complex aromatic polymers resulting from the oxidative combination of 4-hydroxyphenylpropanoids. Lignin is a phenolic polymer that is amorphous, irregular three-dimensional, and high … Read more

Microbial degradation of cellulose (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)

September 15, 2022May 13, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Microbial degradation of cellulose (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)

What is cellulose? Cellulose is an organic polysaccharide composed of a linear chain of hundreds of β-linked D-glucose units. Figure: Cellulose, a linear polymer of D-glucose units (two are shown) … Read more

Phyllosphere microorganisms- Examples, Factors, Effects

September 17, 2022May 3, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Phyllosphere microorganisms- Examples, Factors, Effects

Phyllosphere is the aerial part or parts of the plant above the ground like the leaves, stems, and flowers that acts as a habitat for a variety of microorganisms. The … Read more

Soil Formation (Pedogenesis)- Factors, Process/Steps, Examples

September 5, 2022May 1, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Soil Formation (Pedogenesis)

Soil Formation Definition Soil formation or pedogenesis is the process of evolution of soil under the influence of various physical, biological, climatic, and geological factors. Soil formation occurs via a … Read more

Microbial degradation of hemicellulose (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)

September 5, 2022April 16, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
Microbial degradation of hemicellulose

What is hemicellulose? Hemicellulose is a group of complex polysaccharides that are found in the fibers of plants along with other polysaccharides like cellulose and pectin. Hemicellulose consists of a … Read more

Soil- Definition, Composition, Properties, Types and Uses

May 4, 2022March 25, 2022 by Anupama Sapkota
soil profile and horizons

What is Soil? Soil is a biologically active porous medium that is present on the uppermost layer on the uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust formed by weathering processes under … Read more

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