Question

What is the role of microbes in soil?

Answer 1

1. They disintegrate rock particles and convert nutrients into soluble forms using acid secretions

2. Hyphae serve as root extensions, aerating soil. The surface area of the root system gets bigger permitting better access to nutrients and moisture from the soil

3. Many microbes produce natural plant stimulants. Reducing the need for nitrogen

4. Their secretion assists in forming soil aggregates improving the structure of the soil.

5. Microbes help the break down organic matter from dead plants and animals and incorporate it into the soil, which increases the soil's organic content, improves soil structure, and helps plants thrive