Explore environmental microbiology with clear notes on microbes in soil, water, air, and waste. Ideal for students, researchers, and exam preparation.
Introduction Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for sustaining life. It is a fundamental building block of proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and chlorophyll, which makes it essential for both growth and metabolism. Despite nitrogen gas (N₂) making up nearly 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere, most living organisms cannot directly use this […]
Introduction to Biochar Biochar: Thermally treated biomass that consists primarily of carbon. Biochar, commonly known as black carbon, is produced from organic materials high in carbon (C) and is frequently discovered in soils in extremely stable solid forms, such as deposits. Bio-chars can last for thousands of years in the soil at various depths. Charcoal,
