In this article we will discuss about the microbes that are involved in leaching. Algae and oligotrophous nonspore forming bacteria belonging to the genera Pseudomonas, Corynebacterium and Arthrobacter predominate in the rocks. Many of them are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Rocks disintegrate mainly along cracks and at the surface. Accumulation of organic substances, leaching of elements and formation of [...]
Algae, bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, higher plants, cyanobacteria., are the major microorganisms reported to tolerate heavy metals which universally occur in diverse ecosystems with meaning frequency. 1. Algae: The species of Chlorella, Anabaena inaequalis, Westiellopsis prolifica, Stigeo clonium tenue, Synechococcus species, Selenastrum capricornutum etc. tolerate heavy metals. 2. Bacteria: Bacteria resistant to heavy metals were frequently isolated from environmental sources such [...]
In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of microbes. Microbes in Household Products: Microbes and their products are used in everyday life like production of curd, formation of dough, cheese, etc. Production of Curd: Microorganisms like Lactobacillus and other Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) grow in milk, which convert it into curd. We have seen at home that [...]