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What is the role of soil microorganisms in nutrient transformation process?
What is the role of soil microorganisms in nutrient transformation process?
- They have no role in nutrient transformation
- They are involved in nutrient transformation process (correct)
- They consume essential nutrients
- They inhibit nutrient transformation
What is the main focus of agricultural microbiology?
What is the main focus of agricultural microbiology?
- Microbial degradation of organic matter
- Soil fertility and nutrient transformations
- Plant-associated microbes and plant and animal diseases (correct)
- Microbial antagonism in soil
What makes biofertilizers promising alternatives to harmful chemical fertilizers?
What makes biofertilizers promising alternatives to harmful chemical fertilizers?
- Ability to increase yield and soil fertility (correct)
- Inability to colonize the rhizosphere
- Lack of essential nutrients
- Harmful impact on crop immunity
Where do biofertilizers colonize when applied to the soil, plant, or seed?
Where do biofertilizers colonize when applied to the soil, plant, or seed?
What do soil microorganisms help to solubilize and break down?
What do soil microorganisms help to solubilize and break down?
Flashcards
Role of soil microorganisms
Role of soil microorganisms
Soil microorganisms transform nutrients in the environment
Agricultural microbiology focus
Agricultural microbiology focus
Study of plant-associated microbes & plant/animal diseases
Biofertilizers' advantage
Biofertilizers' advantage
Increase yields and soil fertility, safer than chemicals
Biofertilizer colonization sites
Biofertilizer colonization sites
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Soil microbe function on nutrients
Soil microbe function on nutrients
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Study Notes
Nutrient Transformation Process
- Soil microorganisms play a crucial role in the nutrient transformation process, converting unavailable nutrients into available forms for plants.
Agricultural Microbiology
- The main focus of agricultural microbiology is to understand the interactions between microorganisms and plants, aiming to improve soil fertility and plant growth.
Biofertilizers
- Biofertilizers are promising alternatives to harmful chemical fertilizers because they are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and provide long-term soil fertility.
- Biofertilizers colonize the rhizosphere (root zone), plant surfaces, or seeds when applied, promoting plant growth and health.
Soil Microorganisms' Role
- Soil microorganisms help to solubilize and break down complex nutrients, such as phosphorus, potassium, and other minerals, making them available to plants.
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