Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What is the role of bacteria in agriculture?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Bacteria increase soil fertility through nutrient recycling such as carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus. Bacteria decomposes dead organic matter and releases simple compounds in the soil, which can be taken up by plants. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen and increase the nitrogen content of the soil, which can be readily absorbed by plants. They also improve soil structure and increase the water-holding capacity of the soil.