Microbes In Soil : Important Functions
Different types of microbes are in action to support life on the Earth. They are useful for their huge diversity in form and function. In soils, even a small quantity like a tablespoon of topsoil contains almost a billion microscopic cells and approx 10,000 different species. These organisms, which are not visible to naked eyes, perform many important tasks – from boosting crop fertility to clearing pollutants, regulating carbon storage stocks and production of many significant greenhouse gases. In fact, microbes also play an important role in determining economic valuation of soils because these organisms are responsible for key soil functions. One can purchase soil microbes if the soil lacks these essential microorganisms. The changing environment and climatic conditions may have a significant impact on microbial populations. It may have many potential consequences such as loss of soil carbon, changes in soil borne greenhouse gas productions and consumption, and chang...