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Rhizobium forms root nodules in legumes and fixes atmospheric nitrogen, improving soil fertility.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes as Biofertilizers - Rhizobium Azospirillum Mycorrhiza Cyanobacteria
Ladybird beetles are natural predators that help control aphid populations in crops.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes as Biocontrol Agents - Bt Baculovirus Trichoderma
Clostridium butylicum ferments carbohydrates to produce butanol and acetone.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Biogas Production - Methanogens
Spirulina, a cyanobacterium, is widely used in Single Cell Protein (SCP) production due to its high protein content.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Biogas Production - Methanogens
Methanogenic bacteria like Methanobacterium break down organic matter to produce methane gas.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Biogas Production - Methanogens
Saccharomyces cerevisiae ferments palm sap to produce toddy, a traditional drink in some parts of India.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Sewage Treatment - Primary Secondary Activated Sludge
Aerobic bacteria grow in aeration tanks and form flocs, which help in sewage treatment.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Sewage Treatment - Primary Secondary Activated Sludge
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 and is produced by Penicillium fungus.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Industrial Products - Beverages and Antibiotics
Lactobacillus is used for the industrial production of lactic acid.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Industrial Products - Beverages and Antibiotics
Clostridium butylicum is a bacterium used for the industrial production of butyric acid.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Industrial Products - Beverages and Antibiotics
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) ferments sugar to produce carbon dioxide, making bread rise.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Household Products - LAB Curd Cheese Dough
Penicillium roqueforti is a fungus that gives Roquefort cheese its distinct flavor and texture.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 8: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in Household Products - LAB Curd Cheese Dough
