Soil Microbes Expertly Balancing Nutrient Demands and Environmental Preservation and Ensuring the Delicate Stability of Our Ecosystems- A Review
Priya Srivastava
Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, Jharkhand 834001, India.
Kushal Sachan
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, C. S. Azad University of Agriculture and Techonolgy, Kanpur, U.P -208002, India.
P. Baskar
Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University), N. Puram, Erode-638315, India.
D. R. K. Saikanth
Department of Agricultural Extension, CoA, PJTSAU, Rajendranaagar, Hyderabad, India.
Wankasaki Lytand
Department of Microbiology, Shillong College, Shillong, India.
R. K. M. Harish Kumar
Department of Agricultural Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, India.
Bal Veer Singh *
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, 208002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
It scrutinizes the critical role of soil microbes in balancing nutrient demands and environmental preservation, thereby ensuring the stability of our ecosystems. The document elucidates how these microscopic organisms play a pivotal role in various ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and the promotion of plant health. It details how their metabolic processes influence soil fertility and plant growth, maintaining a fine equilibrium between the soil's nutrient demand and environmental conservation. The review stresses the influence of microbes on soil health and their potential role in mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration, demonstrating their significance beyond primary production. The correlation between microbial communities, climate change, and soil degradation is emphasized, showing how these factors interact in a complex, interconnected network. Modern microbial management strategies, highlighting sustainable methods to exploit their potential in agriculture and environmental conservation. It advocates for more research into soil microbiome functionality, with a special focus on the impact of human activities and climate change. By emphasizing that soil microbes, although invisible, carry profound implications for global sustainability and food security. By optimizing microbial functions, we can improve soil health and fertility, contributing significantly to ecosystem resilience and stability.
Keywords: Organic matter decomposition, soil microbes, soil microbial diversity, soil fertility