Physiological groups of soil microorganisms were investigated in a forest ( Pinus pinaster Sol.) to asses their response to wildfire-induced soil changes. Microbial fluctuations were recorded 1 month and 1 year after the fire, both in the field and during controlled soil incubations. In both the burned and the unburned soil, starch-mineralizing microbes predominated…
Have you ever wondered which of the millions of bacteria are the greatest concern to humans? This list of scientific names of common bacteria provides basic information about the most common bacteria that can be harmful to humans. The Most Common Bacteria There are many types of bacteria, and scientists have spent many years culturing and studying their properties…
Soil organism any organism inhabiting the during part or all of its life. Soil organisms, which in size from microscopic cells that digest organic material to small mammals that live primarily on other soil organisms, play an important role in maintaining fertility, structure, drainage, and aeration of soil. They also break down plant and tissues, releasing stored…
Diseases can be classified as genetic, metabolic, or infectious. Genetic diseases are caused by genetic defects inherited from the parents. Sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis are two examples of genetic diseases. Metabolic diseases are those that may develop from the failure of normal bodily functions, but may also be inherited. Diabetes mellitus, for example…
Barker HA. Studies on the Methane Fermentation: VI. The Influence of Carbon Dioxide Concentration on the Rate of Carbon Dioxide Reduction by Molecular Hydrogen. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1943 Jun;29(6):184–190. CHASE HH, DAVIS JB, RAYMOND RL. Mycobacterium paraffinicum n. sp., a bacterium isolated from soil. Appl Microbiol. 1956 Nov;4(6):310–315. DWORKIN M, FOSTER…
You may hear the word bacteria,and shudder, thinking of the bacteria that can cause sickness and the spread of illness. But not all bacteria is bad. In fact, some bacteria is necessary for us to live, eat, work and feel healthy. Helpful bacteria makes good use of itself in foods, in your garbage can and in your digestive system. Although bacteria generally has…
Five bacteria isolated from earthworm viscera and identified as Brevibacillus agri, Bacillus cereus , Bacillus licheniformis , and Brevibacillus parabrevis by 16S rRNA sequencing were employed in the conversion of fish wastes generated from a restaurant specializing in sliced raw fish into fertilizer. Within 120 h after inoculation of autoclaved fish waste with…
Algae also play an important role as the foundation for the aquatic food chain. All higher aquatic life forms depend either directly or indirectly on microscopic gardens of algae. Most unicellular algae live in water, some dwell in moist soil, and others join with fungi to form lichens. Although plants generally get the credit for producing the oxygen we breathe…
Home» Resources » Collections » ICMP Culture Collection Major international collection of living cultures for plant associated bacteria sourced globally, and of fungi from New Zealand and South Pacific. ICMP is an international, publicly available collection of live cultures of fungi and plant–associated bacteria. It has major, worldwide collections of plant…
