Explain about Agricultural Microbiology .... ? " munipalli akshay paul "
Agricultural Microbiology is the branch of microbiology that deals with the study of microorganisms in soil and their role in agriculture , especially in improving soil fertility, crop productivity, and plant health. It focuses on the interactions between microbes, plants, and the environment , and how these interactions can be harnessed for sustainable farming. 🌾 Key Areas of Agricultural Microbiology: 1. Soil Microbiology Studies the diversity and functions of microbes in the soil. Important microbes include: Bacteria (e.g., Bacillus , Pseudomonas ) Fungi (e.g., Trichoderma ) Actinomycetes (e.g., Streptomyces ) Algae and protozoa 2. Nitrogen Fixation Certain bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms plants can use. Free-living bacteria : Azotobacter , Clostridium Symbiotic bacteria : Rhizobium in legume root nodules Cyanobacteria : Anabaena , Nostoc in paddy fields 3. Biofertilizers Live microorganisms that enhance nutrient...