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The Sulphur Cycle (With Diagram) |Soil Microbiology

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 [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:09:18+00:00September 16, 2016|Soil Microbiology|Comments Off on The Sulphur Cycle (With Diagram) |Soil Microbiology

Organic Matter and Microorganisms in Soil |Soil Microbiology

The most important function of soil microorganisms is the decomposition of various kinds of organic matter present in the soil. Virtually all types of organic matters eventually find their way to the soil or to the sea. The soil organic matter chiefly consists of residues of dead plant and animals, and the excretory products of the living beings. These organic [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:09:16+00:00September 16, 2016|Soil Microbiology|Comments Off on Organic Matter and Microorganisms in Soil |Soil Microbiology
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