Morphology of Flowering Plants
The diverse forms of life on Earth were initially described through observation (looking at things with the naked eye or through magnifying...
Agricultural Microbiology
Agricultural microbiology is a branch of science that studies different microorganisms that are associated with plants, soil fertility, and even animal diseases.
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Rhizospheric microorganisms and effects, PGPR and Mycorrhiza
What is Rhizosphere? The rhizosphere is the narrow region of soil around the plant root that is influenced by several factors like the root...
Microbial degradation of chitin (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)
What is chitin? Chitin is a complex homopolysaccharide consisting of units of amino sugar glucosamine that accounts for the second most abun...
Soil- Definition, Composition, Properties, Types and Uses
What is Soil? Soil is a biologically active porous medium that is present on the uppermost layer on the uppermost layer of the Earth’s crust...
Microbial degradation of hemicellulose (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)
What is hemicellulose? Hemicellulose is a group of complex polysaccharides that are found in the fibers of plants along with other...
Soil Formation (Pedogenesis)- Factors, Process/Steps, Examples
Soil Formation Definition Soil formation or pedogenesis is the process of evolution of soil under the influence of various physical, bi...
Phyllosphere microorganisms- Examples, Factors, Effects
Phyllosphere is the aerial part or parts of the plant above the ground like the leaves, stems, and flowers that acts as a habitat for a vari...
Microbial degradation of cellulose (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)
What is cellulose? Cellulose is an organic polysaccharide composed of a linear chain of hundreds of β-linked D-glucose units. Cellulos...
Microbial degradation of lignin (Enzymes, Steps, Mechanisms)
What is lignin? Lignin is a group of complex aromatic polymers resulting from the oxidative combination of 4-hydroxyphenylpropanoids. Lignin...
Organic waste recycling (methods, steps, significance, barriers)
Organic wastes are materials from living sources like plants, animals, and microorganisms that are biodegradable and can be broken down into...
Agrobacterium-Mediated Gene Transfer (Transformation) in Plants
Agrobacterium is a phytopathogen that infects plants through wound sites, causing crown gall disease, and is one of the most popular pl...
Microorganisms found in soil with effects and examples
Soil microbiology is a branch of soil science concerned with soil-inhabiting microorganisms, their functions, and activities within the...