Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers.

Actinomycetes play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling in soil.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and enhance digestion.

Actinobacteria play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling in soil.

Rhizobium bacteria form nodules on legume roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen, benefiting the plant.

Rhizobium bacteria form nodules on legume roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen, benefiting the plant.

Rhizobium bacteria form symbiotic relationships with legume roots, fixing nitrogen and improving soil fertility.

Endophytes are beneficial microbes that live within plant tissues and can enhance growth and stress resistance.

Biopesticides derived from microbes can effectively target specific pests while minimizing harm to non-target organisms.

Microbes in bioremediation are used to degrade environmental pollutants, helping to clean up contaminated sites.

Probiotics can enhance crop yield by improving soil health and plant growth through beneficial microbial interactions.

Trichoderma is a fungus used as a biocontrol agent to suppress plant pathogens and promote plant health.

Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient absorption, particularly phosphorus.

The relationship between plants and mycorrhizal fungi is mutualistic, as both parties benefit from the association.

Penicillium chrysogenum is the mold from which the antibiotic penicillin is derived, used to treat bacterial infections.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or baker's yeast, is responsible for the fermentation process in bread making.

Lactobacillus species are key players in the fermentation process of sauerkraut, converting sugars into lactic acid.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or baker's yeast, ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol, causing bread to rise.

Acetobacter is a genus of bacteria that converts ethanol into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar.

Composting enriches soil with organic matter and enhances microbial diversity, improving soil health.

Microbes used in bioremediation can degrade pollutants, helping to clean up contaminated environments.

Microbes in composting break down organic matter quickly, speeding up the decomposition process and producing nutrient-rich compost.

Probiotics can enhance crop yield by improving soil health and plant growth.

Rhizobia are bacteria that form symbiotic nodules on the roots of leguminous plants, facilitating nitrogen fixation.

Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterium used as a biocontrol agent to target specific insect pests.

Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria that ferments lactose to produce lactic acid, which is essential in yogurt production.

Yeast, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide, causing the bread to rise.

Acetobacter is a genus of bacteria that converts ethanol into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar.

Lactobacillus species are lactic acid bacteria that ferment lactose to produce yogurt.

Yeasts, particularly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are responsible for fermentation in bread making, producing carbon dioxide that helps the dough rise.