soil microbiology
[/sɔɪl ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.baɪˈɑl.ə.dʒi/]
noun
microbiologia do solo
1. The scientific study of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses) that inhabit soil and their interactions with soil components and plants
Soil microbiology is essential for understanding nutrient cycling in agricultural systems.
A microbiologia do solo é essencial para entender a ciclagem de nutrientes em sistemas agrícolas.
2. The branch of microbiology concerned with the identification, characterization, and ecological roles of soil microbes
Advances in soil microbiology have revealed the complexity of microbial communities in different soil types.
Avanços na microbiologia do solo revelaram a complexidade das comunidades microbianas em diferentes tipos de solo.
3. The practical application of microbial knowledge to improve soil health and crop productivity
Soil microbiology research has led to the development of beneficial microbial inoculants.
A pesquisa em microbiologia do solo levou ao desenvolvimento de inoculantes microbianos benéficos.
Soil microbiology is particularly important in Brazil due to its large agricultural sector and diverse tropical soils. The field is extensively studied in Brazilian universities and agricultural research institutions like EMBRAPA. In the United States, soil microbiology is a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture research and is gaining prominence in environmental remediation and regenerative farming practices.
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