THE USE OF MICROORGANISMS IN AGRICULTURE–MICROBIAL ENZYME
In recent years, the use of microorganisms in agriculture has gradually been recognised. The advantages of beneficial microorganisms are numerous. For example, yeasts help with decomposition; nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert nitrogen in the air into a form that can be absorbed by plants; and Trichoderma spp. and Bacillus spp. help in disease prevention. Each type of microorganism has its own unique function.
Microorganisms are part of soil organisms and they are living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye. Before the development of fertilisers and pesticides, they were the main producers of nutrients, producing hormones that promote plant growth and also stimulating plants’ immune system. When soil microbial reaches dynamic equilibrium and remain at a steady state, pests and diseases will be greatly reduced, and plants will be healthier.
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