Abstracto

Role of Microorganisms in Agriculture

Devanoori Ramprasad

 Microorganisms play an important role in agriculture. The microorganisms include- bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, viruses. Microorganisms help in organic matter decomposition, humus formation. The important role of microorganisms includes – Nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilisation, potassium mobilisation, antagonism towards pathogens, pests. Hence , the role of microorganisms in agriculture is indispensable.