The following points highlight the eight important microorganisms present in soil. The microorganisms are: 1. Bacteria 2. Actinomycetes 3. Fungi 4. Cyanobacteria 5. Algae 6. Protozoa 7. Bacteriophages 8. Mycoviruses. Microorganism # 1. Bacteria: Bacteria constitute the most dominant group of microorganisms in soil and probably equal one half of the microbial biomass in soil. They are present in all [...]
The following points highlight the top three techniques used for the treatment of polluted soil. The techniques are: 1. In Situ Bioremediation 2. Land Farming 3. Slurry-Phase Bioreactors. Technique # 1. In Situ Bioremediation: In situ bioremediation relies on biological clean-up without excavation. This technique of treatment of polluted soil is normally applied in situations where commination is deep in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the sulphur cycle with the help of diagram. Sulphur, like nitrogen and carbon, is an essential part of all living matter because sulphur containing amino acids are always present in almost all kinds of proteins. Plants can absorb directly the sulphur containing amino acids, e.g., cystine, cysteine, and methionine but these amino acids [...]