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What do bacteria do in soil?


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Bacteria:

Bacteria are unicellular organisms of the prokaryotic group that lack a few organelles and a genuine nucleus.

Soil bacteria:

  1. The genera of many bacteria are found on the soil which mainly plays a role in decomposition.
  2. They are also called decomposers.
  3. These bacteria consume organic compounds, pesticides, and pollutants and convert them into useful products.
  4. These bacteria keep the soil healthy and productive.
  5. The members of genera Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Acidbacterium are soil bacteria.

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