Month: July 2015

Photosynthetic Bacteria: Benefi­cial Soil Microorganisms

The photosynthetic bacteria, which perform incomplete photosynthesis an­ aerobically, are highly desirable, benefi­cial soil microorganisms because they are able to detoxify soils by transforming re­duced, putrefactive substances such as hydrogen sulfide into useful substrates. This helps to ensure efficient utilization of organic matter and to improve soil fer­tility. Photosynthesis involves the photo­ catalyzed splitting of […]

Relationships Between Putrefaction, Fermentation and Synthesis

The processes of putrefaction, fermentation, and synthesis proceed simul­taneously according to the appropriate types and numbers of microorganisms that are present in the soil. The impact on soil quality attributes and related soil properties is determined by the dominant process. The production of organic sub­ stances by microorganisms results from the intake of positive ions, […]